ED TECHNICIAN, Full Time

ED Technician- Full Time 7A-7P, EOW

Under the general direction of the Emergency Departments Clinical Director, or their designee, perform various duties assisting in the care and treatment of Emergency Department patients, their families, and visitors to the Emergency Department.

As an ED Technician your main job focus is to assist the nurses and providers in the care of our patients by preforming the following duties:

• →Signing patients into the emergency department.
• →Obtaining the patients' vital signs and placing patient on cardiac monitors.
• →Preforming EKGs.
• →Prepare patients for exams.
• →Assisting with medical set up for versus procedures.
• →Compiling all medical paperwork from patients visit for medical records.
• →Measuring and fitting patients with orthopedic supplies.
• →Drawing blood.
• →Collecting specimens.
• →Cleaning and stocking rooms.
• →Handle telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality.
• →Contacting other hospitals and specialty providers when requested.
• →Arranging medical transport when needed.
• →Assist in transporting Behavioral Health patient as directed/needed.
• →Transporting patient to different areas of the hospital.
• →Preforming CPR.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices preferred.
• Proficient in typing and basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to multi task.
• Abie to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment.

High school diploma or GED is required. Previous patient care experience strongly preferred. Current CPR preferred. Valid NYS Driver's license is required.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds, fine motor skills, visual acuity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.60/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training