Emergency Room Tech - Potsdam, NY

SLH - CPH Main (37.5)

Part time

REQ_239564

Job Title: Emergency Room TechDepartment: Emergency Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, NYHours Per Week: per diemSchedule: 12 hour variable work shift, 6:45a- 7:15 pm, 0945am -1015 pm, 0645 pm- 715 am

SUMMARY:

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or Practitioner. Assists with tasks necessary for the general organization of the ED Dept., being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate smooth running ED

• Provide safe and competent care of patients, to include ambulation, transferring or lifting of patients

• Take patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level

• Document vital signs and EKG information in the EMR

• Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients within the Hospital

• Order/rotate stock in ED ensuring products are not overstocked or expired; restock ER rooms

• Provide CPR during emergency “code” situations

• Perform EKG's on ED patients as ordered by Practitioner

• Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma

• Safe Patient Handling training (can be obtained on the job required within one month of hire

• BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• EKG experience preferred

• Phlebotomy experience

• Medical Terminology

UNION:

1199-721 SEIU (CPH) LPN & Technical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.95 - $31.33

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It's vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.