Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary of Job Purpose:
Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisors, and RN’s to provide direct patient care, maintain Emergency Department environment and perform various clerical duties. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Job Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
License: NA
Experience: Previous medical background and/or EMS training preferred.
Training: BLS preferred.
Responsibilities:
Obtains pertinent registration information from patient and/or family, enters into computer, and provides ER chart.
Performs order entry, e.g. Enters orders, charges, reprinting orders.
Assumes responsibility for admitting process (in absence of registrar/clerk)
Checks emergency department supplies and restocks as needed. Prepares order for central stores.
Performs ER tech skills competently including vital signs, EKG’s, bandaging, setting up 02, finger-stick glucose tests, etc. Duties to enhance customer service and satisfaction during high volume times.
Performs Phlebotomies as directed by RN.
Assist in room readiness to prior to patient use.
Facilitates communication by answering phones, answering patient call lights, and is a link between patient, patient family and health care team.
Performs other patient care duties such as transporting of patients; maintaining log books, Xeroxing charts; and other duties designated by Supervisor.
Maintains general appearance of Emergency Department (cleaning up after patients, cleans stretcher and counters)
Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
Follows all time and attendance policies.
Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.
Working Conditions
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 969
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.13-$34.50 Hourly
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rhinebeck, New York
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registrarunmatched
Riskunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
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