Ed Technician - New Hyde Park, United States - Northwell Health
Description
Performs routine patient/resident care under the supervision of Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses. Recognizes and reports significant observations.Strives for a variety of opportunities to use clinical skills, offer patient/family teaching and participate in a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Job Responsibility- Assists Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in a multitude of patient procedures including, but not limited to, EKG's, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheters, ABG/Glucose analyzer obtaining and recording vital signs and recognizing, reporting and assisting in resolution of lifethreatening conditions.
- Prepares setup for procedures (i.e suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction).
- Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e cleaning/ disinfection after use, setup of Plevac, vents, Gomko and suction devices)
- Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department Technology.
- Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers.
- Assists the inventory Clerk/Transporters with general clerical duties as needed (i.e checking, ordering and/or stocking supplies in the Emergency Department and performs).
- Performs related duties, as required
- ADA Essential Functions
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associates Degree, preferred.
- Certification by the New York State Department of Health as an EMT, required. AEMT certification, preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience, required.
- Demonstrated competency in, at least, one of the following, preferred: Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; venipuncture procedures; and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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