Technologist Intermediate

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking an Intermediate Technologist to perform a mix of clinical and clerical duties in a clinic setting. The role records vitals in the EMR, conducts EKGs and venipunctures, and assists with annual physicals and education for patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma, PCT certification with BLS, or nursing assistant certification with related experience. EMS training is a plus; night shifts and varied schedules may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate of completion for Patient Care Technician training with competency and BLS.
• Graduate of state-approved nursing assistant program or 2 years direct care experience.
• EMS training or medical corpsman experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' vitals in EMR, including height, weight, BP, temp, and measurements.
• Perform EKGs, ABIs, venipunctures as needed.
• Prepare blood drawings and specimens for results.
• Hook up and disconnect Holter and event monitors as needed.
• Assist physicians with annual physicals and exams.
• Run urine tests, rapid strep, hematocrit, HCG, Hb, and INR as needed.
• Maintain log books for abnormal results.
• Ensure medications are not expired or opened; maintain supplies.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclave and prepare exam rooms.
• Provide educational materials about procedures; answer patient questions.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for prescriptions/procedures.
• Make appointments, answer phones, scan documents into EMR.
• Process medical records requests with accurate care.

Job description

## Technologist IntermediateApplylocations: 3415 Bainbridge Avenuetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR230206**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**ED - Nursing CHAM**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Night**Work Days:**NIGHTS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**11 PM-7:30 AM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$28.00For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.**Job Summary** Performs a variety of clinical and clerical services in a clinic or physicians office. Performs related work as required. **Essential Functions*** 1. Record Patients vitals in EMR stem, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and measurements as needed \* Accuracy of results. \*\*\* 2. Performs EKGS, ABI's, Venipunctures as needed \* Accuracy of results \*\*\* 3. Prepare blood drawings & Specimens for resulting as needed \* Accuracy of results \*\*\* 4. Hook up and disconnect patients form Holter and event monitors as needed \* Low rate of patient error \*\*\* 5. Assist physicians with annual physicals, including eye and hearing exams as needed \* Accuracy of results \*\*\* 6. Run automated urine testing, rapid strep testing. hematocrit, HCG, hemoglobin and INR testing as needed \* Accuracy of results \*\*\* 7. Maintain log book contain abnormal result find* 8. Ensure that medications are not expired or opened Maintain and order medical supplies \* Compliant with health care regulations \*\*\* 9. Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave prepare patients exam and procedure rooms \* Safe and efficient medical procedures \*\*\* 10. Provide patients with educational materials pertaining there upcoming procedures, answer any questions they may have \* Patient satisfaction \*\*\* 11. Obtain insurance authorizations for prescriptions and procedures \* Patient satisfaction \*\*\* 12. Make appointments, answer phones, scan documents and medical-records into EMR \* Patient satisfaction and accurate clinical follow up \*\*\* 13. Reply and process medical records request \* Accuracy of care.**Qualifications****EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:*** High school diploma or equivalent required* Certificate of successfully completing a Patient Care Technician training program with presentation of competency based orientation and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Training must include phlebotomy and 12 Lead ECG required* Graduate of state approved nursing assistant certificate program or 2 years experience as a direct care provider in a related clinical setting or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the Director of Nursing. Emergency Department positions preferred EMS training or medical corpsman experience.* Ability to read, write and speak English.* Basic Life Support (BLS) training required* OHS Annual Assessment* OHS Fit TestMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.