Emergency Department Technician-Mount Sinai West Full Time Evening

Assists 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.

A. Clinical/Technical/Service

1. Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings
2. Provides direct patient care including all vital signs pulse oximetry and assist with ADL.
3. Performs Patient observations: Safety and Constant/One to One observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
4. Assists escorts and transports patients
5. Performs and assists with designated procedures using aseptic technique as indicated
6. Assists with patients examinations
7. Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
8. Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings application of ace bandages applications of slings and ice pediculosis
9. Assists with application of casts and splints
10. Prepares adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes
11. Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application
12. Collects specimens performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucose
13. Obtains EKGs as ordered
14. Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
15. Communicates information to patients families and visitors
16. Provides post-mortem care
17. Sets-up stocks and maintains examining rooms
18. Performs eye irrigations
19. Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards
20. Demonstrates 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 area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric)

1. 1. Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
   2. Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
   3. Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
   4. Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

1. Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities
2. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

1. Participates in the development of other staff members
2. Meets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

1. Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others
2. Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
3. Adheres to Mount Sinai Morningside/West legal and ethical standards
4. May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Medical Office Assistant experience preferred.

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)

BCLS Certification required from American Heart Association

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.22 - $28.16 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West BDB - Nursing Emergency Services - WST Mount Sinai West