About the Role
Emergency Department Technicians (Patient Care Techs) – Full Time Night Flex at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, a designated 911 receiving hospital and Level I Trauma Center. You will provide basic patient care, collect data, and assist Registered Nurses to improve patient experience and maintain a safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate basic patient care.
- Assist with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Collect data elements and communicate observations to the Registered Nurse.
- Perform vital signs, surveillance of telemetry, perform EKGs, and glucose by finger stick.
- Improve the patient experience.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork and raise the bar for patient care.
- Achieve competency in all performance functions (i.e. Telemetry, phlebotomy) within the probationary period.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association required PRIOR to start date.
- At least one (1) year experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant or equivalent.
- Certification in one of the following required: EKG/Arrhythmia certificate, Medical technician certificate, EMT/ Paramedic certificate.
- Must achieve competency in all performance functions (i.e. Telemetry, phlebotomy,) within probationary period.
Skills
- EKG/Arrhythmia
- Medical technician
- EMT/ Paramedic
- Telemetry
- Phlebotomy
Location
- NYP/Queens Hospital
Work Type
- Full Time
- Night Flex Shift
- Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Experience Level
- At least one (1) year experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant or equivalent.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
Salary/Compensations
- $33.67-$36.01/Hourly
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Amazing benefits
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Dynamic environment that embraces every person
About the Company
- NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is a designated 911 receiving hospital and a Level I Trauma Center.
- The ED has achieved the highest distinction given by the American College of Surgeons.
- It is one of only a few Level I Trauma Centers in the New York region providing around-the-clock access to a trauma surgeon, operating room as well as every subspecialty of surgery available.
