CNA - Emergency Depart Tech - Part time

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

13d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND FLOAT POOL TEAM AS AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A REGISTERED NURSE (RN) OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) TO PROVIDE DIRECT PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF PATIENTS. YOU WILL PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN MAINTAINING A SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE ENVIRONMENT.

Requirements

Completion of a Nursing Assistant program required.
Maryland Nursing Assistant certification required.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience on a medical-surgical unit or comparable healthcare setting preferred.
Demonstrate excellent patient care and communication skills.
Thrive in a fast-paced emergency care environment.
Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Exhibit professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate patient care and support, including hourly rounding and responding promptly to patient needs.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and triage-related activities.
Perform clinical procedures within scope, including: Vital signs, EKGs and cardiac monitoring, Foley catheter insertion and removal, Blood glucose testing, Saline lock insertion, Specimen collection and labeling, Application of splints, ace wraps, ice packs, and crutches.
Assist with emergency and trauma procedures, including CPR support and patient preparation.
Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
Provide observation and support for patients requiring constant monitoring.
Prepare treatment areas, stock supplies, and maintain a clean and organized environment.
Assist with clerical and operational duties including supply management, order entry, phone communication, and paging support.