ED Technician: Adult ED
| Company | Albany Medical College |
|---|---|
| Location | Albany, NY, USA |
| Salary | $37440 – $48672 |
| Type | Part-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired
- Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch.
Responsibilities
- Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
- Assists physicians and nurses providing technical support for patient care
- Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
- Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
- Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
- Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
- Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
- Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on proper use
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired