EPC Technician FT EveNight Danbury

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

SUMMARY:

Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients
for exam maintains communication with RNs and ED Providers regarding patient status changes transports patients to testing and other units performs and documents
phlebotomy EKGs blood sugars bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant
communications with patients and their families ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order works proactively
with other team members to maintain department through-put.
Responsibilities
1. Assists in the preparation of the treatment area which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas.
2. Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient positions for comfort adheres to appropriate monitoring devices assures appropriate supplies.
3. Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs I&OsEKGs Bladder Scans Blood Glucose Phlebotomy sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc
4. Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area
such as triage
5. Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient ( trauma cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors set up
of the fluid warmer pleurovac
6. Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members
7. Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status to proactively manage care and manage any issues
8. Documents task completion and patient care interactions.
9. Transports patients to testing and in-patient units.
10. Completes mandatory continuing education.
11. Attends staff meetings.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

Essential:
* Emergency Medical Technician
Required: Current EMTor Medical Assistant certification or Nursing student or one year prior ED experience. CPR certification required.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Phlebotomy EKG Training Direct Patient Care Skills

Education
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working Conditions
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly