ED Tech

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a ED Technician on our Emergency Department team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and staff both orally and in writing.
Previous experience as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or similar
Assists with toileting i.e. bedpan, commodes, urinals, incontinence care.
Proper body mechanics for transfers/ambulation.
Vital signs.
Completion of phlebotomy course; with at least 120 hours of clinical rotation in a medical arena OR 75 hours of clinical rotation in a medical arena with one (1) year healthcare experience required OR Five (5) years of continuous phlebotomy experience OR Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program
National Phlebotomy Certification required within 6 months or National Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months.
Completion of AHA – BLS Healthcare Provider Course – Current and On-going
Successful completion of Orientation program including classroom and clinical components
Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patient.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
Visual acuity and color discrimination is required.
Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation.
Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
Must anticipate unexpected movements by patients.
Capable of working assigned hours at varied times during the day or night.
Alertness required during all phases of work.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.