ER Emergency Department Technician: Evenings & Nights

Cayugahealth; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. This full-time role covers evenings and nights on a three-12 hour shift pattern, with rotating holidays and weekends.

The ED tech will work closely with nurses to provide direct patient care, assist with assessments, testing, and patient safety in a fast-paced emergency setting. Required HS diploma or equivalent with the ability to obtain BLS during onboarding.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (required).
• BLS certification to be obtained during introductory period.
• Preferred: prior patient assessment and care experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicating clearly with patients and teammates at every encounter.
• Representing Cayuga Medical Center with a high level of customer service.
• Reporting abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions to the RN.
• Taking and reporting vital signs as scheduled and as needed (PRN).
• Assisting patients with personal care and mobility tasks.
• Maintaining a clean, safe bedside area and restocking supplies.
• Supporting safe patient ambulation and fall prevention in the department.
• Performing bedside venipuncture and preparing specimens with proper labeling.
• Assisting with transport of patients and instruments as required.
• Conducting short term observations and safety monitoring per protocols.
• Carrying out point-of-care testing as competencies permit.

Skills

BLS training

Patient assessment & care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. This full-time role covers evenings and nights on a three-12 hour shift pattern, with rotating holidays and weekends.

The ED tech will work closely with nurses to provide direct patient care, assist with assessments, testing, and patient safety in a fast-paced emergency setting. Required HS diploma or equivalent with the ability to obtain BLS during onboarding.