ED Technician Per Diem
About The Position
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated ED Technician for Monmouth Medical Center. Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care. For over 130years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an "A" Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation's leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- BLS (American Heart Association) required.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of Nursing Assistant (NA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Health Care Technician or other clinical care program and / or previous clinical experience as an NA, CNA, PCA, EMT or nursing / medical student preferred.
- Good communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Responsibilities
- The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the health care team and performs selected patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, is responsible for identified critical unit support activities and identified critical clerical/administrative functions as directed
- Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients in assigned service
- Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
- Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care
- Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning
- Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
