ER Technician PT 24hr EveNight Northern Dutchess

• Works collaboratively with the health care team under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisors and RNs to provide direct patient care maintain Emergency Department environment and perform various clerical duties. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• License: NA
• Experience: Previous medical background and/or EMS training preferred.
• Training: BLS preferred.

• Obtains pertinent registration information from patient and/or family enters into computer and provides ER chart.
• Performs order entry e.g. Enters orders charges reprinting orders.
• Assumes responsibility for admitting process (in absence of registrar/clerk)
• Checks emergency department supplies and restocks as needed. Prepares order for central stores.
• Performs ER tech skills competently including vital signs EKGs bandaging setting up 02 finger-stick glucose tests etc. Duties to enhance customer service and satisfaction during high volume times.
• Performs Phlebotomies as directed by RN.
• Assist in room readiness to prior to patient use.
• Facilitates communication by answering phones answering patient call lights and is a link between patient patient family and health care team.
• Performs other patient care duties such as transporting of patients; maintaining log books Xeroxing charts; and other duties designated by Supervisor.
• Maintains general appearance of Emergency Department (cleaning up after patients cleans stretcher and counters)
• Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
• Follows all time and attendance policies.
• Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
• Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Org Unit: 969
• Department: Emergency Department
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $18.13-$34.50 Hourly

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 969

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly