Job Title: Emergency Room Technician

Company: Margaretville Hospital

City/State: Margaretville, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Emergency Room

Union: No

Position: Per Diem

Hours: varies

Shift: All Shifts

Req #: 40778

Hiring Range: $21.41/hr

Job Details:

Job Summary:

Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the RN, to provide direct patient care, maintain E.D. Environment and perform various clerical duties.

Responsibilities:

  • Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is not available.
  • Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID
  • Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
  • Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, and completion of history.
  • Enter orders.
  • Assist with ambulance communication, prehospital and hospital, from the ED.
  • Xerox copies of medical records for transfers or admissions.
  • Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
  • Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
  • Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
  • Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
  • Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
  • Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities.
  • Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
  • Cleans instruments in proper solution.
  • Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
  • Assists on acute care when needed if there are no ED patients.
  • Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Make transfer packs.
  • Call in on-call staff per staff instruction.
  • Setup telemedicine equipment.
Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

1-2 years of experience preferred.

Education:

High school or equivalent required.

Licenses / Certifications:

BLS Certification required. Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

About Us:

Margaretville Hospital

Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County’s most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.