ED Technician

Northwell•New York, NY

5d•$32 - $34

About The Position

Performs routine patient and resident care under the supervision of physicians, surgeons’ assistants, and nurses. Recognizes and reports significant observations, uses clinical skills, provides patient and family teaching, and participates in a multidisciplinary approach to care. Assists with patient procedures and emergency management, prepares procedure setups, maintains department equipment and knowledge of emergency department technology, transports patients, and documents patient information and procedures. May assist with general clerical and supply duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as an EMT by the New York State Department of Health.
At least one year of experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
AEMT certification.
Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following: EKG testing, venipuncture procedures, or CPR.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians, surgeons’ assistants, and nurses under supervision with patient procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheterization, ABG/glucose analyzer use, and obtaining and recording vital signs.
Recognize, report, and assist in resolving life-threatening conditions.
Prepare setups for procedures such as suturing, surgery, spinal taps, Foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp examinations, and orthopedic reduction.
Maintain department equipment by testing functions, cleaning and disinfecting equipment after use, and setting up Pl-evac, ventilators, Gomko, and suction devices.
Maintain knowledge of current Emergency Department technology.
Assist with examination and management during OB/GYN, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, emotional and behavioral, trauma, and overdose emergencies.
Transport patients from vehicles, ambulances, wheelchairs, and beds using proper inline stabilization, patient positioning, body mechanics, and extremity and spinal devices.
Document information needed for admission, procedures, discharge, and transfers; document procedures performed and obtain needed medical-record information for healthcare team members.
Assist the inventory clerk and transporters with general clerical duties as needed, including checking, ordering, and stocking Emergency Department supplies.
Perform related duties as required.