ED Technician - Emergency Department - Full Time Day + Rotating Weekends & Holidays

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Emergency Department Technicians (Patient Care Techs) provide compassionate basic patient care and assist with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Emergency Department is a designated 911 receiving hospital and a Level I Trauma Center providing around-the-clock access to a trauma surgeon, operating room, and surgical subspecialties.

ED Technicians collect patient data and communicate observations and information to Registered Nurses using various methods and tools. Examples include taking vital signs, surveillance of telemetry, performing EKGs, and checking glucose by finger stick. They help improve the patient experience and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment while contributing to team-based patient care.

This is a full-time day flex position at NYP/Queens Hospital, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification before the start date.
• At least one year of experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant, or equivalent.
• Certification in one of the following: EKG/Arrhythmia, medical technician, or EMT/Paramedic.
• Must achieve competency in all performance functions, including telemetry and phlebotomy, within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate basic patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collect patient data elements and communicate observations and information to the Registered Nurse.
• Take vital signs, monitor telemetry, perform EKGs, and check glucose by finger stick.
• Help improve the patient experience.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to high-quality patient care.
• Achieve competency in all performance functions, including telemetry and phlebotomy, within the probationary period.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Dynamic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED