Job Description

Job Title: Emergency Room Technician

Location: Flushing, NY 11355

Department: Emergency Room

Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:15 PM (includes a 45-minute break)

Pay Rate: $24 – $28 per hour

Assignment Duration: 59 days (covering FTE LOA)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Emergency Room Technician provides basic patient care and supports daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is essential to maintaining efficient patient flow and high-quality care within a fast-paced Emergency Department. The technician performs clinical tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, glucose monitoring, and telemetry surveillance, ensuring timely and accurate patient support.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct patient care under the guidance of an RN.
• Assist patients with daily living activities as needed.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures (required).
• Conduct EKGs and assist with cardiac monitoring.
• Monitor and document telemetry readings.
• Perform glucose testing via finger stick.
• Support nursing staff with patient transport, equipment setup, and general unit functions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Emergency Department Technician.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant, or equivalent role.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced ER environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EKG/Arrhythmia Certificate (Preferred)
• Medical Technician certificate (Preferred)
• Nursing Attendant certification (Preferred)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of emergency clinical procedures.
• Ability to perform EKGs, glucose checks, and vitals accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors

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