Emergency Department Technician-Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time - Days EOW

Job Description

Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings.

Provides direct patient care, and / or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assists, escorts and transports patients.

Qualifications

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree desirable.

Medical Assistant experience preferred

Spanish speaking preferred,

Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Collective bargaining unit : SEIU 1199-MSSL

Responsibilities

A. Clinical / Technical / Service

Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings

Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry and assist with ADL.

Performs Patient observations : Safety and Constant / One to One observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse

Assists, escorts and transports patients

Performs and assists with designated procedures, using aseptic technique as indicated

Assists with patients' examinations

Obtains and provides nourishment for patients

Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis

Assists with application of casts and splints

Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes

Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application

Collects specimens, performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucose

Obtains EKGs as ordered

Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse

Communicates information to patients, families and visitors

Provides post-mortem care

Sets-up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms

Performs eye irrigations

Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate / Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

1.

Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group

Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment

Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs

Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational / Managerial

Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program / activities

Maintains patient / employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational / Professional Development

Participates in the development of other staff members

Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication / Relationships

Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others

Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community

Adheres to Mount Sinai Morningside / West legal and ethical standards

May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System :

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked : No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology / Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes / Endocrinology, Gastroenterology / GI Surgery, Neurology / Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology / Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.6784 - $26.821 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.