Technician

Job Title: Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000257309

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.39 - $26.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician (PEDT) is an individual who assists the health care professionals in the delivery of care to patients. Possesses the ability to collect, assess or retrieve data reflective of the patient s status relative to his/her age. Interprets and evaluates the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s needs and requirements relative to patient outcome. The PEDT provides care under the direction of the Registered Nurse utilizing the skills and techniques established within job requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS Certificate from AHA
• Hospital and mental health experience
• At least one year patient care experience
• Maintains successful completion of all Orientation Programs to include Iron Temple Training

Preferred:

• At least one year of behavioral health experience
• EKG and phlebotomy experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem, Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Possesses the ability to collect, assess or retrieve data reflective of the patients status relative to his/her age
• Interprets and evaluates the appropriate information needed to identify each patients needs and requirements relative to patient outcome
• The PEDT provides care under the direction of the Registered Nurse utilizing the skills and techniques established within job requirements

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer