ED Tech - Emergency Department

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

11d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Calling all EMTs, nursing assistants, and healthcare students! Glens Falls Hospital is looking to help you find your next great career as an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech)! The Emergency Department is looking for motivated individuals like you with a background or interest in healthcare. This role is well suited for experienced healthcare workers who are looking for a dynamic change in their work environment, in a Magnet® recognized, non-profit organization. Let us help you accelerate your career by applying today! Team Impact In this role, you will have the opportunity to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performing all aspects of first-level patient care and assuming responsibility for maintenance of all emergency equipment supplies within the ED. You work will be vital for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriately utilizing all resources involved with helping to provide exceptional patient care. Some highlights about this opportunity include: Great opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain further invaluable hands on, patient facing experience in emergency care On-the-job training is available with the commitment to grow with the team and gain the know and experience to be successful Provides a gateway into the nurse residency program for individuals interested in becoming a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Multiple shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights) are available with corresponding shift differentials on top of base pay (up to 30%!) Opportunity to refine your skills in a faced-paced emergency setting! Excellent for individuals who are looking to advance their experience in healthcare. Applicants who have a background as an EMT or CNA are well suited for this role

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; can be obtained after hire
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Customer service skills consistent with organizational mission and values
• Ability to follow directions; perform routine responsibilities in a flexible, self-directed manner
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as, instructions, policies, procedures
• Ability to use math skills to compute/interpret figures related to patient care
• De-escalation training annually after hire

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Healthcare specific technical diploma highly preferred
• Hands on, patient facing experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred
• Experience equivalent to 100 hours of patient care experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• EMT highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living as required to promote hygiene, comfort, nutritional intake, and safety as indicated in plan of care
• Assist patients with mobility through such activities as ambulating, use of assistive devices, positioning, transferring, ROM, and others as indicated by individual plan of care
• Accurately obtains and documents vital signs and measurements related to patient care
• Performing specimen collection and obtaining EKG
• Assist and support routine unit-specific procedures and treatments related to patient care
• Support all aspects of ensuring patient safety including detailed observation and reporting
• Serve as a communicator with patients, family members, and staff to optimize quality care

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees