What are the responsibilities and job description for the Christ Hospital: ER Technician position at CarePoint Health Management Associates?
Overview
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
Responsibilities
Main Functions:
- The Emergency Room Technician provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
- Records and reports pertinent observations regarding patients to the RegisteredNurse (as example: vital signs, I&O, accu-check, skin condition)
- Answers patients call lights promptly, courteously and assists patients
- Performs patient safety comfort rounds
- Observes and communicates with patient
- Identifies and meets patient needs
Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate/GED (required); Technical School (preferred)
Work Experience: 0 - 1 (required); 2 - 4 (preferred)
Licensure/Certifications: Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification; BLS from the AHA (American Heart Association)
Full Time 3:00pm-11:00pm rotating weekends and holidays
* Equal Opportunity Employer *