ED Technician: Pediatric ED 36 hrs/week Evenings

Albany Medical Health System•Albany, NY

52d•$37,440 - $48,672

About The Position

Emergencyâ¯departmentâ¯technicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians. They administer tests with diagnostic exams and therapeutic procedures. ED technicians will be interacting with a substantial amount of acutely ill and unstable patients.â¯Albany Medical Center is the only hospital accredited as a Level One trauma center in the Capitol District, as such, it provides the highest level of total care for every aspect of injury.â¯They are uniquely trained to provide lifesaving interventions to traumatic injuries as well as medical emergencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired
Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch

Responsibilities

Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
Assists physicians and nurses providing technical support for patient care
Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
Obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on proper use