Night Shift Emergency Department Technician — Critical Care

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the night shift in Albany, NY. The role supports nurses and physicians, performing tests and procedures on acutely ill patients and assisting with resuscitation, blood draws, EKGs and vital signs monitoring.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of ED Tech or EMS experience. The hospital emphasizes HIPAA compliance and patient safety; this role is part of the ED team delivering high-level

Formación

• Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Punctual

Ethical conduct

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

EKG machine

Venipuncture equipment

Descripción del empleo

Albany Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the night shift in Albany, NY. The role supports nurses and physicians, performing tests and procedures on acutely ill patients and assisting with resuscitation, blood draws, EKGs and vital signs monitoring.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of ED Tech or EMS experience. The hospital emphasizes HIPAA compliance and patient safety; this role is part of the ED team delivering high-level