Emergency Department Technician-Mount Sinai West Emergency Department Full Time Evenings EOW at Mount Sinai Health System

DescriptionAssists 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.ResponsibilitiesA. Clinical/Technical/ServiceAssists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settingsProvides direct patient care including all vital signs pulse oximetry and assist with ADL.Performs Patient observations: Safety and Constant/One to One observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional NurseAssists escorts and transports patientsPerforms and assists with designated procedures using aseptic technique as indicatedAssists with patients examinationsObtains and provides nourishment for patientsProvides minor treatments as directed - dressings application of ace bandages applications of slings and ice pediculosisAssists with application of casts and splintsPrepares adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canesIs cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with applicationCollects specimens performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucoseObtains EKGs as orderedAssists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurseCommunicates information to patients families and visitorsProvides post-mortem careSets-up stocks and maintains examining roomsPerforms eye irrigationsMaintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standardsDemonstrates 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 areaAge Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric) Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age groupModifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatmentProvides care for patients based on age-specific needsUses communication techniques which are age appropriateB. Organizational/ManagerialParticipates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activitiesMaintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of informationC. Educational/Professional DevelopmentParticipates in the development of other staff membersMeets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirementsD. Communication/RelationshipsDemonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant othersDisplays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended communityAdheres to Mount Sinai Morningside/West legal and ethical standardsMay be required to perform other duties as assignedItems 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities ActQualificationsGraduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent.High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree desirable.Medical Assistant experience preferredSpanish speaking preferredAbility to read write and comprehend English.American Heart Association BLS CertificationCollective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSWRequired Experience:IC Key Skills EMR Systems,Occupational Health Experience,Basic Life Support,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Computer Literacy,Pharmacy Residency,Spinal Tap Experience,Nursing,Gastric Lavage,Epic,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1