Technologist Intermediate

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform clinical and clerical tasks in the ED nursing department, including vital signs, phlebotomy, ECGs, and specimen handling.

Work hours are night shifts from 11 PM to 7:30 AM, with 7.5 scheduled hours per shift, Bronx location; competitive hourly rate of $28 with potential shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' vitals in EMR and document findings.
• Assist with EKGs, venipunctures and specimen handling.

Skills

Vital signs recording

Phlebotomy

12-lead ECG

BLS

Nursing assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Patient Care Technician certificate program with BLS

Nursing assistant certificate program

EMS training or medical corpsman experience

Tools

EMR

Autoclave

Job description

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: $28.00 For 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 Test

Montefiore 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.

Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: [phone]; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

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