ED Technician- Full Time- Days/Evenings FLEX

Emergency Department Technician- Full Time- Days/Evenings FLEX

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.

The ED Technician is responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care supporting activities of assessment, testing, and diagnosis of patients presenting to the emergency department, and helps prevent complications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care- Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.
• Performing direct observation and safety monitoring of patients assessed to be a threat to others, themselves, or ongoing medical interventions
• Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
• Perform 12 lead EKGs, Venipuncture and Post Care, Specimen Labeling, Point of Care Testing, prep and transport of instruments to Sterile Processing
• Safely transporting patients by stretcher or wheelchair outside the department for testing or admission
• Mandatory Orientation Training completion required Minimum of one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p orientation prior to starting work on the unit.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school or equivalent experience
• BLS- will be provided if needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior patient assessment and care experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
• Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: 3 12hr shifts; 7am - 7pm or 11am - 11pm
• 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $19.50 per hour plus benefits

OR

• Enhanced Rate of $21.93 per hour w/o benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

Salary : $20 - $26