Emergency Room Technician-emergency Department - New York, United States - Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Description
Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings.

Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Assists, escorts and transports patients.

Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service**- Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in the ED setting

Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one constant or safety observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
Assists, escorts and transports patients as needed
Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated
Assists with patients examinations, and performs vital signs as ordered.
Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes as outlined by the RN/PT.
Collects specimens, performs venipuncture and fingersticks for blood glucose
Obtains EKGs as ordered
Assists the healthcare team during medical, trauma, sepsis and stroke codes
Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
Communicates information to patients, families and visitors
Provides postmortem care
Setsup, stocks, and maintains examining rooms
Performs eye irrigations
Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies(Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
Modifies approaches based on patient agespecific needs and responses to treatment
Provides care for patients based on agespecific needs
Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

Participates in the Departments of Nursing and Emergency Services Quality Improvement Program/activities
Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

Participates in the development of other staff members
Meets all regulatory and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
Adheres to Mount Sinai Health Systems legal and ethical standards
May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Items 125 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act_

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences

Qualifications Education requirements**:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Heartsaver Certification required from American Heart Association
Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or 2 years of prior experience

Experience requirements:

Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or 2 years of prior experience

Collective bargaining unit:
SEIU 1199-MSH

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for this role is $ $26.84 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need.

The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 78- Emergency Room 78- MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength Through Diversity
The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care.

When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai's unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together.

We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing sidebyside in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
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