ER Technician - Night Shift, Fast-Paced Care & Phlebotomy

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY is seeking an ER Technician to support the emergency department at night. The role partners with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality care, collect specimens, monitor patients, and assist with infection control and observation needs.

Responsibilities include vital signs, blood collection, ECG setup, patient transport, and collaboration with the care team while maintaining regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED Required
• 1-3 years
• At least one year of patient care experience required
• Required Competency in Phlebotomy
• The ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model.
• Communicates effectively in English (written and verbal).
• The ability to perform well and retain composure under stressful situations.
• BLS - American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire or transfer within 180 Days Effective 625/21, ER Technicians must complete de-escalation training (New Hires and Transfers) within 1 Year Required

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
• Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
• Performs duties that include but are not limited to: vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, ophthalmology equipment set up, gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags.
• Responsible for obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.
• Places patient on cardiac monitor and obtain 12 lead EKG’s within 10 minutes of patients arrival who present with certain criteria according to ER standards of care.
• Utilizes current methods of infection control.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Uses appropriate steps in decision making to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.
• Performs Phlebotomy.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Ensures stock and supplies are maintained in the patient care areas and carts to ensure efficient safe care.
• Interacts with the provider, mid-level provider and Registered Nurse about any patient clinical status or safety concerns they may have.
• Maintains the environment in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Works with patients of all ages.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English communication

Clinical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years patient care experience

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

EKG procedures

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY is seeking an ER Technician to support the emergency department at night. The role partners with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality care, collect specimens, monitor patients, and assist with infection control and observation needs.

Responsibilities include vital signs, blood collection, ECG setup, patient transport, and collaboration with the care team while maintaining regulatory standards.