Reg/Tech - Emergency Department

UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The ER Technician at UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes performing delegated tasks allowed for unlicensed personnel per NYS regulations and hospital standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma; prior nurse aide or EMT experience is preferred, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Flexibility to work outside normal hours is required due to patient volume.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient’s families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work outside normal hours as volume demands.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under RN supervision.
• Performs delegated direct care tasks under NYS Practice Act and hospital policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Highly motivated

Confidentiality

Medical terminology literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Education / Skills Required

The ER Technician provides direct care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ER Technician performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services. Qualifications / Job Requirements:

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as nurse aide or EMT preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training program.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient’s families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.