Emergency Department Technician

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is seeking Emergency Department Technicians to provide first-level patient care in its high-velocity Emergency Department under the direct mentorship of Registered Nurses. The role is intended for EMTs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and nursing students and involves responding to emergencies and supporting patient care and department operations. Fully paid on-the-job training is provided in high-acuity skills, including phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and emergency splinting.

The Sheridan Emergency Department is undergoing expansion and renovation to add space, private treatment areas, and improved patient flow. Portions of the renovated space are already open, with full completion anticipated in early 2027; the department remains operational during construction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification, or obtain it at the time of hire.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for working with clinical teams.
• Ability to perform routine and critical responsibilities with autonomy in a flexible, self-directed manner.
• Ability to read technical policies and use clinical math to compute patient-care metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on, patient-facing experience in a hospital environment.
• Familiarity with foundational medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and accurately record critical patient vital signs.
• Perform diagnostics, including 12-lead EKG collection and phlebotomy.
• Apply orthopedic splints and set up specialized procedural equipment.
• Respond to critical hospital alerts.
• Support behavioral health populations using de-escalation techniques.
• Provide daily care, including patient ambulation, positioning, and toileting, and safely transport patients by stretcher or wheelchair.
• Support patient safety through documented direct-observation safety sits and apply restraints when clinically required.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and execute specialized decontamination protocols.
• Coordinate the movement of blood products, laboratory items, non-narcotic medications, oxygen tanks, and clinical supplies.
• Follow infection-prevention requirements and maintain HIPAA confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive base rates and shift differentials of up to 30% for evening and night shifts.
• Fully paid on-the-job training in high-acuity skills.
• Preferred gateway into the accredited Magnet®-recognized Nurse Residency Program for nursing students and future RNs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED