E.R. Technician

ER Technician

White Plains, New York

Night

7 PM-7 AM

$25.00 - $28.80

The role of the ER technician requires partnering with the healthcare team to provide a high level of exceptional care and critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the RN the ER Technician provides functions that are direct and indirect care. The ER technician also assists the team in the management of our behavioral health population and will provide one to one observation as needed. The ER technician participates in care of patients requiring additional infection control protection such as the Ebola Virus. The ER technician plays an integral role in the department's quality metrics such as turnaround times for blood collection, length of stay and throughput.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Integrates patient's rights into work practice.
• Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
• Performs duties that include but are not limited to: vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, ophthalmology equipment set up, gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags.
• Responsible for obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.
• Places patient on cardiac monitor and obtain 12 lead EKG's within 10 minutes of patients arrival who present with certain criteria according to ER standards of care.
• Utilizes current methods of infection control.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.
• Performs Phlebotomy.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Ensures stock and supplies are maintained in the patient care areas and carts to ensure efficient safe care
• Interacts with the provider, mid-level provider and Registered Nurse about any patient clinical status or safety concerns they may have.
• Maintains the environment in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Works with patients of all ages.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED Required
• 1-3 years At least one year of patient care experience required
• Competency in Phlebotomy
• The ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model.
• Communicates effectively in English (written and verbal).
• The ability to perform well and retain composure under stressful situations.
• BLS - American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire or transfer within 180 Days
• Effective 625/21, ER Technicians must complete de-escalation training (New Hires and Transfers) within 1 Year Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, 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.