Emergency Department Technician-Mount Sinai West - Full Time Night EOW
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings. Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assists, escorts and transports patients.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree desirable.
- Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Spanish speaking preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings
- Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry and assist with ADL.
- Performs Patient observations: Safety and Constant/One to One observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
- Assists, escorts and transports patients
- Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated
- Assists with patients’ examinations
- Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
- Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis
- Assists with application of casts and splints
- Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes
- Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application
- Collects specimens, performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucose
- Obtains EKGs as ordered
- Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
- Communicates information to patients, families and visitors
- Provides post-mortem care
- Sets-up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms
- Performs eye irrigations
- Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
- Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
- Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
- Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
- Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
- Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities
- Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
- Participates in the development of other staff members
- Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
- Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
- Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
- Adheres to Mount Sinai Morningside/West legal and ethical standards
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Salary range that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
