Technician

Job Title: Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000224556

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $20.99 - $26.32 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent. At least one year of patient care experience. Maintains successful completion of all Orientation Programs to include BEST Training.
• Can work in a well-lighted office area. Participate in crisis de-escalation and restraint. Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease, risk of physical injury, operation of equipment, and hazardous chemicals.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• BLS

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Night
• 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

• 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 outcomes.
• The PEDT provides care under the direction of the Registered Nurse utilizing the skills and techniques established within job requirements.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer