ED Technician
Northwell Health · New York City, New York, US
Job Description Performs routine patient/resident care under the supervision of Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses. Recognizes and reports significan...
Job description
Job Description Performs routine patient/resident care under the supervision of Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses. Recognizes and reports significant observations. Strives for a variety of opportunities to use clinical skills, offer patient/family teaching and participate in a multidisciplinary approach to care. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - Assists Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in a multitude of patient procedures including, but not limited to, EKG’s, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheters, POC Testing/Glucose analyzer, obtaining and recording vital signs and recognizing, reporting and assisting in resolution of life-threatening conditions.* - Prepares set-up for procedures (i.e. suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction).* - Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e. cleaning/ disinfection after use, set-up of Pleur-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices). Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department Technology.* - Assists in examination and managemen...