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About the Role

Emergency department technicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians, administering tests with diagnostic exams and therapeutic procedures. They interact with acutely ill and unstable patients. Albany Medical Center is the only hospital accredited as a Level One trauma center in the Capitol District, providing the highest level of total care for every aspect of injury and lifesaving interventions for traumatic injuries and medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
Assists physicians and nurses providing technical support for patient care
Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
Obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on proper use

Requirements

Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch.
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Location

Night (United States of America)

Work Type

Night

Experience Level

6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$41,923.00 - $54,500.00

About the Company

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Equal Opportunity

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.