Technician in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000246550

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician (PEDT) is an individual who assists the health care professionals in the delivery of care to patients. Possesses the ability to collect, assess or retrieve data reflective of the patient s status relative to his/her age. Interprets and evaluates the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s needs and requirements relative to patient outcome. The PEDT provides care under the direction of the Registered Nurse utilizing the skills and techniques established within job requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS Certificate
• At least one year patient care experience

Preferred:

• At least one year of behavioral health experience, preferred
• EKG and phlebotomy experience, preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening Shift
• Part Time

Essential Functions:

• Maintains successful completion of all Orientation Programs to include Iron Temple Training
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 7.5 hours
• Three shifts per week 3p-11p with alternating weekends
• Required to work 2 holidays per year

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.