Emergency Department Technician- Full Time- EveningsNights FLEX

Emergency Department Technician- Full Time- Evenings/Nights FLEX

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health is focused on our regions changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes its strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality thats exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

The ED Technician is responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care supporting activities of assessment testing and diagnosis of patients presenting to the emergency department and helps prevent complications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care- Toileting ambulating repositioning monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids recording patient weight obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patients conditions to the RN.
• Performing direct observation and safety monitoring of patients assessed to be a threat to others themselves or ongoing medical interventions
• Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
• Perform 12 lead EKGs Venipuncture and Post Care Specimen Labeling Point of Care Testing prep and transport of instruments to Sterile Processing
• Safely transporting patients by stretcher or wheelchair outside the department for testing or admission
• Mandatory Orientation Training completion required Minimum of one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p orientation prior to starting work on the unit.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school or equivalent experience
• BLS- will be provided if needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior patient assessment and care experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g. to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g. boxes equipment IV solutions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop kneel or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit stand or walk for extended periods as the position may require.
• Capacity to operate job-related equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850

• Shift: Full Time- 36 hours per week; 3pm - 3am and 7pm to 7am shifts
• 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $19.50 - $25.50 per hour plus benefits

Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients providers staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity ensuring the highest levels of safety care and respect and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable protected characteristics.

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I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal state and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Required Experience:

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