Night ED Technician — Trauma Care Support

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Emergency Department is seeking a Night ED Technician to support nurses and physicians. The role involves assisting with resuscitation, performing venipuncture, and providing technical support for patient care in a Level One trauma center environment.

The incumbent will work night shifts in the Capital District, interact with acutely ill patients, document vital signs, and aid in transport and patient positioning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired
• Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch.

Responsibilities

• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
• Assists physicians and nurses providing technical support for patient care
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
• Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
• Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
• Obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
• Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
• Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on proper use

Skills

CPR procedures

Patient communication

Ethical conduct

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

Albany Medical Center's Emergency Department is seeking a Night ED Technician to support nurses and physicians. The role involves assisting with resuscitation, performing venipuncture, and providing technical support for patient care in a Level One trauma center environment.

The incumbent will work night shifts in the Capital District, interact with acutely ill patients, document vital signs, and aid in transport and patient positioning.