Er Technician, Emergency Room - Belleville, United States - RWJBarnabas Health
Description
Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Director, the ED Tech performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related procedures in caring for the needs of the patients.
Qualifications:
- Required:_
- High School Diploma
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
- Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills
- Proven track record of compassionate care & superior service and a commitment to providing healthcare excellence always
- Preferred:_
- College degree
- One (1) year of Nurse Aide/Assistant or EMT experience
- At least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with healthcare background
Certifications and Licenses:
- BLS certification through American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
- Nights 6:30PM 7:30AM
- Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
- Full-Time (37.5 hrs)
- 2 Week Mandatory Orientation
Essential Functions:
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, height/weight and intake/output measurements accurately reports findings outside of normal range to RN
- Provides assistance with ADL s to assigned patients
- Provides assistance with nutritional needs of the patients, including feeding, mealtime
- Lifts, moves, turns, and transports patients out of their bed, chair, stretcher, wheelchair, portable mechanical lift, etc, maintaining proper body mechanics
- Performs laboratory procedures as noted: venipuncture, EKG, GTT, blood culture, urine collection procedures and other laboratory procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Demonstrates the 4 C s of Commitment, Compassion, Competence, and Communication
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.
We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.
We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer- RWJBarnabas Health is an_
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