ED Tech, Emergency Department, Full Time (72 hours bi-weekly, 7 am-7:30 pm; 11am -11:30 pm and every other weekend)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician plans and implements assigned patient care in collaboration with nursing staff. The role provides direct care to patients of all age groups and in a wide variety of circumstances, and documents patient information. The position is full-time, scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly, with shifts listed as 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., and every other weekend.

The technician works under the guidance of nursing staff to provide basic patient care, complete clinical documentation, maintain equipment and care areas, assist with patient transportation, and support unit operations. The position requires responsiveness to emergency and crisis situations and involves exposure to infectious and other workplace hazards. Northwestern Medical Center describes its mission as providing exceptional health care to the community and emphasizes employee health, well-being, and a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current LNA or EMT.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and identify and meet the needs of pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric patients.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds and handling supplies weighing up to 59.4 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal work and resources effectively; use equipment and supplies appropriately, maintain a clean and orderly care environment, control traffic in sensitive areas, and request assistance when appropriate.
• Communicate accurately and promptly with patients, team members, and management; report pertinent information, complete timely clinical documentation, and protect confidentiality.
• Keep medication-cart drug drawers secured, check drawer locks each shift, apply temporary locks after use, request replacement locks from pharmacy when needed, and document security checks.
• Provide basic Emergency Department patient care under nursing guidance, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, simple dressings, bedside result testing, vital signs, personal care, and patient transportation.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including rapid strep, urine pregnancy tests, and urine dip tests; ensure accurate readings and document results in the log book.
• Apply splints, perform dressing changes and apply bandages as ordered; obtain EKGs and orthostatic vital signs.
• Demonstrate unit-specific skills required for the unit and patient population served.
• Complete and record equipment checks and temperature logs according to policy; notify the manager of malfunctioning equipment and submit work orders to TSP or facilities as needed.
• Transport patients to and from radiology and to receiving units for admitted patients.
• Cover the unit secretary position during lunch and breaks and ensure admission paperwork is complete.
• Record real-time Code Blue times, procedures, and medications as relayed by the primary nurse and provider for entry into the patient's medical record by the primary nurse.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package with recognized national carriers, designed to support employee health, work-life balance, asset protection, and financial planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED