ED Technician: Adult ED - 36hrs/week, DAYS
About the role
Emergency department technicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians. They administer tests with diagnostic exams and therapeutic procedures. ED technicians will be interacting with a substantial amount of acutely ill and unstable patients.
Responsibilities
- Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
- Aids physicians and nurses in providing technical support for patient care
- Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
- Aids in the transport of patients to other departments
- Aids in obtaining and documenting vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Aids in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuing peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
- Aids in wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
- Aids in positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
- Measures and fits crutches and canes and instructs patients on proper use
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired
- Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch
Pay
$41,923.00 - $54,500.00
Schedule
Day shift
Albany Medical Center is the only hospital accredited as a Level One trauma center in the Capitol District, as such, it provides the highest level of total care for every aspect of injury. They are uniquely trained to provide lifesaving interventions to traumatic injuries as well as medical emergencies.
Benefits
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.
Skills
Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Pay
$41,923.00 - $54,500.00
Schedule
Day shift
Location
United States of America
Contact
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