Emergency Department Representative /Technician

Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated. UR Medicine's Thompson Health is the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region. We have received Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center consistently since 2004.

Schedule

Full time, rotating shifts—days, evenings, and nights. Would consider straight nights. Every other weekend requirement.

Pay

$19.94–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background, so we understand the importance of the patient experience.

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care with clinical competence
• Assist Registered Nurses by performing patient care tasks and supportive duties in the acute setting
• Be self-directed and quickly adapt to variable patient care conditions and volume levels in the ED

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and exhibit flexibility in decision-making and prioritizing assignments
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the ED medical and nursing staff as well as other areas within the facility
• Actively guard the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to patients, staff, and the health system
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Live the CARES values at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• BLS Certification (required)
• One year of experience as a CNA, EMT, nursing student, or other suitable experience (required)
• Experience performing phlebotomy and/or EKGs (highly desirable)
• Experience with computer order entry (preferred)