ER Technician - FT - Night - Northern Dutchess
About The Position
Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of Nurse Supervisors and RNs, to provide direct patient care, maintain the Emergency Department environment, and perform clerical duties. The patient population served is based on the department’s scope of services. The role supports patient registration and order entry, maintains supplies and room readiness, performs emergency department technical skills and phlebotomy as directed, and helps facilitate communication among patients, families, and the health care team. It also includes transporting patients, maintaining records, cleaning patient-care areas, following attendance policies, and attending relevant educational programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous medical background and/or EMS training preferred.
- BLS preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical background and/or EMS training.
- BLS training.
Responsibilities
- Obtain pertinent registration information from patients and/or family members, enter it into the computer, and provide an ER chart.
- Perform order entry, including entering orders and charges and reprinting orders.
- Assume responsibility for the admitting process when a registrar or clerk is absent.
- Check and restock Emergency Department supplies as needed and prepare orders for central stores.
- Perform ER technician skills, including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, bandaging, setting up oxygen, and conducting finger-stick glucose tests.
- Perform duties that enhance customer service and satisfaction during high-volume periods.
- Perform phlebotomies as directed by an RN.
- Assist with room readiness before patient use.
- Answer phones and patient call lights and facilitate communication among patients, families, and the health care team.
- Perform other patient care duties, including transporting patients, maintaining log books, and photocopying charts, as designated by the Supervisor.
- Maintain the general appearance of the Emergency Department, including cleaning up after patients and cleaning stretchers and counters.
- Use analytical and basic problem-solving skills and communicate problems to the manager as appropriate.
- Follow time and attendance policies.
- Attend hospital-provided or external educational programs related to job responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
