Emergency Room Technician- Emergency Department - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full time Evening

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

385d • $54,517 - $59,197

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician at Mount Sinai Hospital plays a crucial role in assisting professional staff with patient care in the Emergency Department. This full-time evening position involves providing direct patient care, performing vital procedures, and ensuring patient safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician is responsible for various tasks that support the healthcare team and enhance patient experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or 2 years of prior experience
• Heartsaver Certification required from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in the ED setting
• Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one constant or safety observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Assists, escorts and transports patients as needed
• Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated
• Assists with patients examinations, and performs vital signs as ordered
• 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 as outlined by the RN/PT
• Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application
• Collects specimens, performs venipuncture and fingersticks for blood glucose
• Obtains EKGs as ordered
• Assists the healthcare team during medical, trauma, sepsis and stroke codes
• 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
• Participates in the Departments of Nursing and Emergency Services Quality Improvement Program/activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets all regulatory 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 Health Systems legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary range of $26.21 - $28.46 Hourly based on experience and education
• Opportunities for professional development
• Participation in a diverse and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees