What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Technician - FT - Day Shift position at ECMC?
HOURLY RANGE : $18.014 - $23.393
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves providing direct care to patients in a
medical / surgical setting at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent performs
direct patient and assists nursing personnel in accommodating patient needs and maintaining continuity of
care provided. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking nursing employee.
Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :
Performs basic and personal care procedures, including but not limited to feeding, bathing, shaving,
changing of gowns and bed linens, assisting with ambulation and range of motion, skin care, and bowel
- and bladder elimination;
- Obtains vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes;
- Monitors fluid intake and output;
Performs simple treatments and dressing changes, routine specimen collection, venipuncture, 12 Lead ECG
Applies abdominal binders, pneumatic pumps / leggings, splints, prosthetic devices, antiembolic stockings
Cares for patient personal need items such as eyeglasses, hearing aide, canes, wheelchairs and other
Provides nutritional care needs such as passing and collecting diet tray and nourishment, set-up trays and
Transfers patients from bed to cart / chair / wheelchair and back utilizing transfer assist devices such as
Provides post-mortem care.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Good knowledge of nursing standards in accepted patient care; working knowledge of standard precautions
and infection control precautions; skill in performing and demonstrating nursing techniques; demonstrates
concern and caring for patients; ability to locate, operate and set-up patient care related equipment; ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out oral and written
sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
A.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of
direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting; or :
B.) Possession of thirty (30) semester credit hours from a school of professional nursing
C.) Completion of a course of study in a school of practical nursing approved by the New York State
Education Department; or :
D.) Completion of a certificate program as a medical assistant, medical office assistant or closely related
program from a college
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60)
days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
NOTE
regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
Education / U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside
the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of
acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at
You must pay the required evaluation fee.
NOTE 2 : Verifiable part-time and / or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time
experience requirements
Salary : $18,014 - $23,393