ER Technician FT Nights 12 hour shifts

Job Title: ER Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000245802

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 Emergency Department Tech assists the health care professionals in the delivery of care to patients. The Tech provides care under the direction of RN/LPN/MD utilizing the skills and techniques established within the job description.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs and Documentation

Preferred:

• 1 year patient care experience

Certifications and Licenses:

• BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Nights
• Full Time 12 hour shifts
• Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel/family
• Applies knee immobilizer, splints, slings, and ace bandages and assists with ambulation techniques
• Assists with nutritional needs of patients under supervision of RN
• Assists with patient positioning and repositioning as required
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate individual
• Completes personal hygiene for patients
• Complies with unit and department scheduling
• Implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department
• Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs 2 lead EKG
• Performs phlebotomy and point of care testing
• Prepares emergency equipment at bedside ie.; suction, oxygen, IV equipment
• Records patient intake and output

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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