Night Shift ED Technician: Lifesaving Care

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with no copay

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts to support nurses and physicians, performing tests and therapeutic procedures for acutely ill patients.

The role includes resuscitation support, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, cardiac rhythms, patient transport, wound care, and assisting with procedures such as Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes. A HS diploma and 6–12 months ED/EMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year ED Technician or EMS experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care tasks.
• Report patient condition to supervisor and staff.
• Transport patients between departments as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms; assist with monitoring systems.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and discontinue IVs when appropriate.
• Assist with wound care, Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes.
• Position patients and apply dressings, splints; fit crutches and guide patients.

Skills

CPR

Venipuncture

Vital signs

EKG

Patient transport

Wound care

Foley catheter

Nasogastric tube

Crutches fitting

CPR airway procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ED Technician EMS experience

Job description

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts to support nurses and physicians, performing tests and therapeutic procedures for acutely ill patients.

The role includes resuscitation support, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, cardiac rhythms, patient transport, wound care, and assisting with procedures such as Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes. A HS diploma and 6–12 months ED/EMS experience are preferred.