Emergency Department Technician-Mount Sinai West - Full Time Night EOW

Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings.

Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assists, escorts and transports patients.

A. Clinical/Technical/Service

1. Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings
2. Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry and assist with ADL.
3.  Performs Patient observations: Safety and Constant/One to One observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
4. Assists, escorts and transports patients
5. Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated
6. Assists with patients’ examinations
7. Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
8. Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis
9. Assists with application of casts and splints
10. Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes
11. Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application
12. Collects specimens, performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucose
13. Obtains EKGs as ordered
14. Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
15. Communicates information to patients, families and visitors
16. Provides post-mortem care
17. Sets-up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms
18. Performs eye irrigations
19. Maintains  BCLS  certification as required by EMS standards
20. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

1.  
   1. Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
   2. Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
   3. Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
   4. Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

1. Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities
2. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

1. Participates in the development of other staff members
2. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

1. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
2. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
3. Adheres to Mount Sinai  Morningside/West legal and ethical standards
4. May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree desirable.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred,
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW