ED Technician: Adult ED - 32 Hours/Days
About The Position
Emergency department technicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians by administering tests, diagnostic exams, and therapeutic procedures. They interact 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, providing the highest level of total care for every aspect of injury. ED technicians are uniquely 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 limit access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary to perform assigned duties and take reasonable steps consistent with 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 defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
- Regularly stand and walk and use hands for various job functions; occasionally 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 positioning patients and applying orthopedic splints and dressings.
- Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients in their proper use.
- Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or modification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
