ER Department Technician — Fast-Paced Care Hero

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Westchester (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide supportive care under RN/MD supervision. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist assessments, treatments, and patient transport, while maintaining room readiness and accurate documentation.

The role requires CPR certification, and completion of a Workplace Violence program within 90 days. Prior ER tech experience and licensure preferences are noted, with an emphasis on patient safety

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Workplace Violence Program completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse or physician.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, supports and assist team members in all activities.
• Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Establish heparin lock with appropriate IV catheter as ordered by physician or RN.
• Performs inserviced duties including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting with splint or cast application.
• Monitors growth and development to provide age appropriate care and interprets data to identify patient needs.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney.
• Documents patient care, including vital signs and observations.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between procedures.
• Monitors and interprets EKG data and alerts staff to arrhythmias.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies; transports patients and supplies.
• Collects and labels blood specimens as ordered.
• Engages in ongoing education through programs and workshops.
• Supports cost containment through appropriate ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures patient hygiene and catheter care; reports observations to RNs.

Education

High School or equivalent

Graduation from a foreign medical program preferred

EMT/Paramedic/Medical Assistant license preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide supportive care under RN/MD supervision. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist assessments, treatments, and patient transport, while maintaining room readiness and accurate documentation.

The role requires CPR certification, and completion of a Workplace Violence program within 90 days. Prior ER tech experience and licensure preferences are noted, with an emphasis on patient safety