• Emergency Room Technician

    WMCHealth (Margaretville, NY)


    Emergency Room Technician

     

    Company: Margaretville Hospital

     

    City/State: Margaretville, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Emergency Room

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: 8a-8:30p

     

    Shift: Day - 12 hour Shift

     

    Req #: 40865

     

    Posted Date: Oct 14, 2024

     

    Hiring Range: $15.29/hr-$18.14/hr

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27644) Internal Applicant link

    Job 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 Hospital

     

    Margaretville 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 Reimbursement

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27644) Internal Applicant link

     

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