What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Technician position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary:
Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the RN, to provide direct patient care, maintain E.D. Environment and perform various clerical duties.
Responsibilities:
- Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is not available.
- Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID
- Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
- Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, and completion of history.
- Enter orders.
- Assist with ambulance communication, prehospital and hospital, from the ED.
- Xerox copies of medical records for transfers or admissions.
- Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
- Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
- Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
- Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
- Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
- Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities.
- Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
- Cleans instruments in proper solution.
- Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
- Assists on acute care when needed if there are no ED patients.
- Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Make transfer packs.
- Call in on-call staff per staff instruction.
- Setup telemedicine equipment.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Education:
High school or equivalent required.
Licenses / Certifications:
BLS Certification required.
Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
