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Job DescriptionThe Impact You Can MakeCalling all EMTs, nursing assistants, and healthcare students! Glens Falls Hospital is looking to help you find your next great career as an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech)! The Emergency Department islooking for motivated individuals like you with a background or interest in healthcare. This role is well suited for experienced healthcare workers who are looking for a dynamic change in their work environment, in a Magnet recognized, non-profit organization. Let us help you accelerate your career by applying today!Team ImpactIn this role, you will have the opportunity to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performing all aspects of first-level patient care and assuming responsibility for maintenance of all emergency equipment supplies within the ED. You work will be vital for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriately utilizing all resources involved with helping to provide exceptional patient care. Some highlights about this opportunity include:Great opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain further invaluable hands on, patient facing experience in emergency careOn-the-job training is available with the commitment to grow with the team and gain the know and experience to be successfulProvides a gateway into the nurse residency program for individuals interested in becoming a Registered Nurse in the Emergency DepartmentMultiple shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights) are available with corresponding shift differentials on top of base pay (up to 30%!)Opportunity to refine your skills in a faced-paced emergency setting!Excellent for individuals who are looking to advance their experience in healthcare. Applicants who have a background as an EMT or CNA are well suited for this roleHow You Will Fulfill Your PotentialResponsibilitiesAssist patients with activities of daily living as required to promote hygiene, comfort, nutritional intake, and safety as indicated in plan of careAssist patients with mobility through such activities as ambulating, use of assistive devices, positioning, transferring, ROM, and others as indicated by individual plan of careAccurately obtains and documents vital signs and measurements related to patient carePerforming specimen collection and obtaining EKGAssist and support routine unit-specific procedures and treatments related to patient careSupport all aspects of ensuring patient safety including detailed observation and reportingServe as a communicator with patients, family members, and staff to optimize quality careQualifications/ExperienceEducation/Accredited ProgramsHigh school graduate or GED requiredAssociates degree or higher preferredHealthcare specific technical diploma highly preferredExperience/abilitiesHands on, patient facing experience in a hospital setting strongly preferredExperience equivalent to 100 hours of patient care experience strongly preferredFamiliarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferredLicenses/Certificates/Registrations:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; can be obtained after hireCertified Nurse Assistant certification preferred.EMT highly preferredSkills/AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writingCustomer service skills consistent with organizational mission and valuesAbility to follow directions; perform routine responsibilities in a flexible, self-directed mannerAbility to read and interpret technical documents, such as, instructions, policies, proceduresAbility to use math skills to compute/interpret figures related to patient careDe-escalation training annually after hireSalary RangeThe expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.50 to $27.75 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.