ED Technician: Peds ED - 24hrs/week, NIGHTS
About The Position
The ED Technician provides specialized assistance to nurses and physicians in the Pediatric Emergency Department, supporting diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and patient care. The role involves interaction with a substantial number of acutely ill and unstable patients. Albany Medical Center is the Capitol District’s only Level One trauma center and provides comprehensive care for injuries and medical emergencies. The position may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Workforce members must access, use, and disclose only the minimum information necessary to perform assigned duties and must take reasonable steps, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, to protect information from unauthorized access or modification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Honesty, 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.
- 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 and with cardiac 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 in their proper use.
- Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and following applicable policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
