ER Technician - FT - Night - Northern Dutchess

Northern Dutchess Hospital; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Dutchess Hospital's Emergency Department seeks a dedicated ED support technician to work under RN supervision and contribute to a responsive patient-care environment. You will collect registration data, assist with admissions, and help ensure timely access to care.

Responsibilities include performing basic ER procedures (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy), stocking supplies, and coordinating with the health-care team to maintain smooth patient flow during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous medical background and/or EMS training preferred.
• Training: BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains pertinent registration information from patient and/or family, enters into computer, and provides ER chart.
• Performs order entry, e.g. Enters orders, charges, reprinting orders.
• Assists in admission processing; supports nurse supervisors and RN staff.
• Checks ED supplies and restocks; prepares orders for central stores.
• Performs ER tech skills including vital signs, EKGs, bandaging, setting up O2, finger-stick glucose tests.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by RN.
• Facilitates communication between patient, family, and health care team.
• Transports patients and maintains charts; supports supervisor as needed.
• Maintains clean ED environment and reports issues to manager.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMS Training

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary of Job Purpose:

• Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisors, and RN’s to provide direct patient care, maintain Emergency Department environment and perform various clerical duties. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains pertinent registration information from patient and/or family, enters into computer, and provides ER chart.
• Performs order entry, e.g. Enters orders, charges, reprinting orders.
• Assumes responsibility for admitting process (in absence of registrar/clerk)
• Checks emergency department supplies and restocks as needed. Prepares order for central stores.
• Performs ER tech skills competently including vital signs, EKG’s, bandaging, setting up 02, finger-stick glucose tests, etc. Duties to enhance customer service and satisfaction during high volume times.
• Performs Phlebotomies as directed by RN.
• Assist in room readiness prior to patient use.
• Facilitates communication by answering phones, answering patient call lights, and is a link between patient, patient family and health care team.
• Performs other patient care duties such as transporting patients; maintaining log books, Xeroxing charts; and other duties designated by Supervisor.
• Maintains general appearance of Emergency Department (cleaning up after patients, cleans stretcher and counters)
• Displays analytical and basic problem-solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
• Follows all time and attendance policies.
• Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• License: NA
• Experience: Previous medical background and/or EMS training preferred.
• Training: BLS preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
• Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Org Unit: 969
• Department: Emergency Department
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $18.13-$34.50 Hourly