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

Union 1199•New York, NY

7d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Emergency Department Technicians provide basic patient care and assist with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They collect data and communicate observations to the Registered Nurse using various methods and tools, including taking vital signs, monitoring telemetry, performing EKGs, and checking glucose by finger stick. The role supports a positive patient experience and helps maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment while contributing to a team focused on high-quality 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. The Emergency Department is at a designated 911 receiving hospital and Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required before the start date.
At least one year of experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant, or equivalent.
Certification in at least one of the following: EKG/Arrhythmia, Medical Technician, or EMT/Paramedic.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, telemetry observations, EKGs, and glucose readings by finger stick.
Communicate observations and collected information to the Registered Nurse using appropriate methods and tools.
Help improve the patient experience and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to high-quality patient care.
Achieve competency in required performance functions, including telemetry and phlebotomy, within the probationary period.