ED Technician II, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

3d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Technician II assists with patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or physician. The role includes triage, registration, basic laboratory testing, EKGs, and routine non-professional nursing care. The technician supports safe and timely patient care, documents activities and interventions, maintains supplies and equipment, and contributes to a courteous, professional patient and visitor experience. The position is full-time on the night shift, scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, Maryland.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA certification.
Ability to work under the supervision of licensed nurses and physicians.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to excellent patient care and customer service.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, timely, and efficient care to assigned patients under licensed nurse supervision.
Provide basic patient care, including comfort measures, linen distribution, assistance with nourishment, and management of bedpans or urinals.
Perform directed procedures including obtaining weights and vital signs, glucose monitoring, suctioning tracheostomy or ET tubes, intake and output monitoring, dressing changes, specimen collection, and splint application.
Observe and report changes in patient condition or behavior, and respond promptly to call lights.
Respond to cardiac monitor alarms by identifying rhythms, communicating findings, and obtaining rhythm strips according to guidelines.
Assist with patient transfers and transport using appropriate safety practices and body mechanics.
Monitor patient safety needs, including identification bands, side rails, restraints, call light positioning, toileting, and patient valuables.
Document activities of daily living, vital signs, weights, dressing changes, suctioning, and other care activities accurately.
Maintain unit records, including admission, transfer, and discharge logs and interventions.
Perform clerical duties such as placing orders, retrieving information, and transcribing physician orders.
Assess and obtain supplies, stock patient care areas and emergency equipment, and set up and operate oxygen, cardiac monitors, EKG machines, and other patient care equipment.
Perform glucometer quality control, check emergency equipment functionality, and promptly report malfunctions.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of hallways, supply carts, IV pumps, and patient rooms in accordance with infection control procedures.
Greet and communicate with patients and visitors courteously and professionally, respond to questions and concerns, protect confidentiality, and support service recovery and smooth hand-offs.
Assist colleagues and other departments, take responsibility for problem-solving and deadlines, address conflicts respectfully, and communicate status updates to support workflow continuity.
Follow professional communication practices, including appropriate phone, email, voicemail, and in-person etiquette.
Follow dress code, identification badge, safety, infection control, employee health, attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, and break-time policies.
Complete assignments and mandatory annual education and competency requirements, and pursue personal and professional growth.