Ed Technician/CNA

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Technician/CNA provides direct and supportive patient care under the direction of a licensed care provider in the Emergency Department at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. The role also supports department operations by greeting patients and visitors, answering telephones, preparing rooms, and transporting specimens. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a listed work schedule of 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Under the direction and supervision of a clinical nurse, the ED Technician assists with collecting information for patient assessments, which may include phlebotomy, 12-lead ECGs, and taking vital signs. The technician collaborates with the clinical nurse to support the plan of care, performs directed procedures, and communicates with the nurse to support evaluation of outcomes. The role promotes safety, maintains supply availability, supports unit activities, and coordinates safe transport of patients and other items.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant credential required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors and, at times, perform the Quick Registration function.
Assist with collecting data to facilitate patient assessment, which may include performing phlebotomy, 12-lead ECGs, and taking vital signs.
Collaborate with the clinical nurse to facilitate development of a plan of care.
Perform procedures directed toward achieving expected patient outcomes under the direction and supervision of the clinical nurse.
Communicate directly with the clinical nurse to facilitate evaluation of outcomes.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
Ensure supplies are available for patients and units.
Assist with unit support activities.
Coordinate safe transport of patients and other items as directed.
Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures, and report and directly address observed environmental hazards and patient-safety policy or protocol violations.
Perform other duties upon request.