Emergency Room Technician - ERTECH24-12472

Job Title: Emergency Room Technician
Location: Flushing, NY 11355
Duration: 2 Months
Shift: 7:00 am - 3:15 pm (includes a 45-minute break)
Department: Emergency Room

Overview: A healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Room Technician for a 59-day assignment. The technician will provide basic patient care and assist with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The position requires working Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide basic patient care, including assistance with daily living activities.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Telemetry Surveillance: Monitor telemetry equipment to track patients' heart rhythms.
• EKG Performance: Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) as needed.
• Glucose Monitoring: Conduct glucose tests using finger stick methods.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Emergency Department Technician or equivalent.
• Certification: EKG/Arrhythmia certificate required (preferred).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Medical Technician certificate
  • Nursing Attendant certification
  • At least 1 year of experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant, or equivalent.