ED TECHNICIAN, Full Time

ED Technician- Full Time 7A-7P, EOW

Job Title: Emergency Room Technician Department: Emergency Department Reports to: Director of Emergency Department Revision Date: 9/21/2023 Grade Level: 15 Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Emergency Departments Clinical Director, or their designee, perform various duties assisting in the care and treatment of Emergency Department patients, their families, and visitors to the Emergency Department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

As an ED Technician your main job focus is to assist the nurses and providers in the care of our patients by performing the following duties:

• Signing patients into the emergency department.
• Obtaining the patients' vital signs and placing patient on cardiac monitors.
• Performing EKGs.
• Prepare patients for exams.
• Assisting with medical set up for versus procedures.
• Compiling all medical paperwork from patients visit for medical records.
• Measuring and fitting patients with orthopedic supplies.
• Drawing blood.
• Collecting specimens.
• Cleaning and stocking rooms.
• Handle telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality.
• Contacting other hospitals and specialty providers when requested.
• Arranging medical transport when needed.
• Assist in transporting Behavioral Health patient as directed/needed.
• Transporting patient to different areas of the hospital.
• Performing CPR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices preferred.
• Proficient in typing and basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to multi task.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED is required. Previous patient care experience strongly preferred. Current CPR preferred. Valid NYS Driver's license is required.

Working Conditions:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds, fine motor skills, visual acuity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.60/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

About Oswego Health:

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County's largest private employer. More than 1,300 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics.

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