Emergency Room Technician-Emergency Department - Mount Sinai Hospital - Part time Night

Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings.

Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assists, escorts and transports patients.

A. Clinical/Technical/Service

• Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in the ED setting
• Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one constant or safety observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Assists, escorts and transports patients as needed
• Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated
• Assists with patients examinations, and performs vital signs as ordered.
• Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
• Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis
• Assists with application of casts and splints
• Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes as outlined by the RN/PT.
• Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application
• Collects specimens, performs venipuncture and fingersticks for blood glucose
• Obtains EKGs as ordered
• Assists the healthcare team during medical, trauma, sepsis and stroke codes
• Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
• Communicates information to patients, families and visitors
• Provides post-mortem care
• Sets-up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms
• Performs eye irrigations
• Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies(Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

• Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
• Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
• Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
• Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the Departments of Nursing and Emergency Services Quality Improvement Program/activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets all regulatory and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• Adheres to Mount Sinai Health Systems legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences

Education requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree desirable.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or 2 years of prior experience
• Heartsaver Certification required from American Heart Association

Experience requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or 2 years of prior experience

 

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

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