ED Technician: Peds ED - 36 Hours/Nights
About The Position
Emergency department technicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians by administering tests, diagnostic exams, and therapeutic procedures. The role involves interacting with a substantial number of acutely ill and unstable patients. Albany Medical Center is the only hospital accredited as a Level One trauma center in the Capitol District and provides a high level of care for injuries and medical emergencies. ED technicians are trained to provide lifesaving interventions for traumatic injuries and medical emergencies. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members must access only the minimum information needed to perform assigned duties, limit use or disclosure to the intended purpose, and take reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards to protect information from unauthorized access and modification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Honesty and punctuality, and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
- Regular ability to stand and walk and use hands for various job functions; occasional ability to sit, kneel, or crouch.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of previous experience as an ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
- Provide technical support to physicians and nurses in patient care.
- Report patient condition to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
- Assist with transporting patients to other departments.
- Assist with obtaining and documenting vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
- Obtain 12-lead EKGs and discontinue peripheral IVs and heparin/saline locks.
- Assist with wound care and insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Assist with patient positioning and application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
- Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on their proper use.
- Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and making reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access and modification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
