ER Tech-Registration

UVM Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health in New York, NY seeks an ER Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform delegated tasks allowed for unlicensed personnel under state regulations and hospital policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong reading of medical terminology, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work outside regular hours. EMT or nurse aide experience is preferred or willingness to complete training.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with reading, writing and comprehension of medical terminology.
• Preferred experience as nurse aide or EMT, or ability to complete training program.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients’ families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside normal hours as volume demands.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform direct care activities delegated to unlicensed personnel under applicable regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Reading medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Motivation & reliability

Confidentiality

Flexibility / irregular hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The ER Technician provides direct care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ER Technician performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

Education / Skills Required

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as nurse aide or EMT preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training program.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient’s families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.