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Emergency Service Technician

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

$5,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)

Responsibilities:

The Emergency Services Technician will work Part Time, Various Shifts & Weekends and will be measured by direct or indirect supervisory observation and/or co-worker feedback, the successful incumbent demonstrates skills in the following duties and responsibilities. Examples of these include, but are not limited to the following:

Under the guidance and direction of the RN, provide care and services, such as, Obtain and record vital signs and label specimens.
Perform EKG.
Performs telemetry, Phlebotomy.
The Emergency Services Technician will assist with the unit's admission and discharge processes.
Communicates written and verbal information to health care team members.
The Emergency Services Technician responds to patient requests and/or call light Assists with restrained patients according to established policy and directed by RN.
Notify the RN and health care team immediately of any observed changes in the patient condition.
The Emergency Services Technician perform patient treatments assigned by the RN and other health care team members.
Perform activities of daily living appropriate to patient condition.
Actively participate in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchairs.
The Emergency Services Technician demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Establish and maintain good communication with patients, families/visitors and hospital staff.
Show initiative in requesting additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
The Emergency Services Technician answers telephone in a timely, courteous manner, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
Transcribes provider orders timely and accurately.
Maintains the patient medical record according to unit and organizational standards
Schedules procedures, follow-up appointments, and communicates plans to the health care team.
The Emergency Services Technician orders needed unit supplies and maintains adequate inventory.
Perform related duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Bassett Healthcare Network follows the New York State and New York State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. This mandate requires COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel working for or on behalf of our hospitals and nursing homes. The New York State mandate allows for medical exemptions and religious accommodations, when appropriate. All candidates who accept an offer from Bassett Healthcare Network will be required to show proof of vaccination as required by New York State.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

1 year of patient experience preferred.

Certification:

BLS required within 3 months of hire.

Skills:

Accountability
Adaptability
Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Communication
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Focusing
Interacting with People
Listening
Time Management

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling.
Frequent visual acuity (color, depth, perception), stooping, standing, repetitive motion, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking walking.
Requires fit test.

Hazards:

Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.
Occasional burns, chemical, elitrical, explosives, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy.

Working conditions:

Occasional extreme temperatures, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, gases, mists.
Frequent fumes, odors.
Constant noise.

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

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CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network

Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA

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By Bassett Healthcare Network

In the Bassett Healthcare Network, we are committed to helping the population we serve and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

29 jobs

FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Health Care Services & Hospitals

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Cooperstown, NY

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023