Emergency Room Technician - WMCHealth : Job Details

Emergency Room TechnicianCompany: Margaretville HospitalCity/State: Margaretville, NYCategory: Allied Health Prof/TechnicalDepartment: Emergency RoomUnion: NoPosition: Full TimeHours: 8a-8:30pShift: Day - 12 hour ShiftReq #: 40865Posted Date: Oct 14, 2024Hiring Range: $15.29/hr-$18.14/hrApply NowExternal Applicant link ( Internal Applicant linkJob Details: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.About Us:Margaretville HospitalMargaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.Benefits:We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:+ Health Insurance+ Dental+ Vision+ Retirement Savings Plan+ Flexible Savings Account+ Paid Time Off+ Holidays+ Tuition ReimbursementApply NowExternal Applicant link ( Internal Applicant linkTalent CommunitySearch JobsHiring Events (