ER Technician, Emergency DepartmentReq #:0000176900Category:Emergency Tech/EMTStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterDepartment:Emergency DepartmentLocation:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027Job Overview:The Emergency Department Tech assists the health care professionals in the delivery of care to patients. The Tech provides care under the direction of RN/LPN/MD utilizing the skills and techniques established within the job description.Qualifications:Required:
High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
Successful completion of all Orientation Programs and Documentation
Preferred:
1 year patient care experience
Certifications and Licenses:
BLS certification through American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
Days 7:00AM - 7:30PM
Full-Time (36 hrs)
Mandatory Orientation
Essential Functions:
Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel/family
Applies knee immobilizer, splints, slings, and ace bandages and assists with ambulation techniques
Assists with nutritional needs of patients under supervision of RN
Assists with patient positioning and repositioning as required
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate individual
Completes personal hygiene for patients
Complies with unit and department scheduling
Implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department
Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs 2 lead EKG
Performs phlebotomy and point of care testing
Prepares emergency equipment at bedside ie.; suction, oxygen, IV equipment
Records patient intake and output
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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