ED Technician

Job Description Performs routine patient/resident care under the supervision of Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses. Recognizes and reports significant observations. Strives for a variety of opportunities to use clinical skills, offer patient/family teaching and participate in a multidisciplinary approach to care. Job Responsibility • Assists Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in a multitude of patient procedures including, but not limited to, EKG's, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheters, POC Testing/Glucose analyzer, obtaining and recording vital signs and recognizing, reporting and assisting in resolution of life-threatening conditions. • Prepares set-up for procedures (i.e. suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction). • Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e. cleaning/disinfection after use, set-up of Pleur-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices). Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department Technology. • Assists in examination and management during procedures (i.e. OB/GYN, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, emotional and behavioral, trauma and overdose emergencies). • Assists in transporting patients from vehicles, ambulance, wheelchairs and beds utilizing proper inline stabilization, patient positioning, body mechanics and application of extremity and spinal devices, etc. • Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers. Documents all procedures performed and obtains needed medical records information for all healthcare team members. • Assists the inventory Clerk/Transporters with general clerical duties as needed (i.e. checking, ordering and/or stocking supplies in the Emergency Department). • Performs related duties as assigned. Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associated Degree, preferred.
• Certificate by the New York State Department of Health as an EMT, required.

AEMT certification, preferred.

• BLS Certification required
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute hospital setting or related

clinical experience, required. • Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following, preferred: Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; venipuncture procedures; and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).