Emergency Department Technician

About Us

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive care to Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to your area or physician.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations, and treatment.
• Performs and assists with technical skills, supplies, and equipment maintenance, including high-level disinfection as defined in scope of practice.
• Performs duties as inserviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes, and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served.
• Interprets data about the patient's status to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as needed.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care, and hourly rounds.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed; maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Inventories and documents patients' belongings and valuables.
• Able to work in any setting/area of the Emergency Department.
• Upon order of physician or RN, establishes heparin lock with appropriate IV catheter.
• Performs 12 Lead EKG as directed by RN or ordered by physician.
• Collects and labels blood specimens accurately at the bedside as directed by RN or ordered by physician.
• Transports patients and supplies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary; reports any pertinent observations to RN.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; graduation from a foreign medical and/or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Up to 3 years of ER Technician experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Workplace Violence Program completion within 90 days of employment.
• EMT, Paramedic, and/or Medical Assistant license preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions