ER Tech-Registration

UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The ER Technician role at UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting nursing staff by performing delegated tasks in line with New York State regulations and hospital policies. This position helps maintain safe patient flow and quality care in a fast-paced ER environment.

The role requires the ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous nurse aide or EMT experience preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient care tasks as delegated and support nursing staff to ensure safe patient flow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Read/write medical terminology

Flexibility for off-hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job requires every other weekend and every other holiday to be worked.

Education / Skills Required

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:

• 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.