What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Technician position at Reubencooley INC?
Job Overview
The role of the ER technician requires partnering with the healthcare team (Registered Nurse, Provider, Mid-level Provider,) to provide a high level of exceptional care and critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the RN the ER Technician provides functions that are direct and indirect care. The ER technician also assists the team in the management of our behavioral health population and will provide one to one observation as needed. The ER technician participates in care of patients requiring additional infection control protection such as the Ebola Virus.
Duties:
- Understands and adheres to the Client Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
- Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
- Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
- Performs duties that include but are not limited to: vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, ophthalmology equipment set up, gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags.
- Responsible for obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma / Equivalency.
- Previous patient care experience required.
- Enrolled in nursing program or other health related field preferred.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
- Competency in Phlebotomy.
- Effective June 25, 2021, ER Technicians must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire or transfer to the Emergency Room.
- Successful completion of hands on / unit orientation / Nursing Technician classes as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Paramedic License (Preferred)
- EMT Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- White Plains, NY 10601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- White Plains, NY 10601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $64,000
