Emergency Care Tech - Middletown Emergency Department - Evenings - Full-Time Flex

ChristianaCare•Middletown, DE

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Care Technician works under nursing supervision in the Middletown Free-Standing Emergency Department, which serves the Middletown-Odessa-Townsend area. The position performs hygiene and comfort measures, selected nursing and phlebotomy procedures, obtains vital signs, and performs EKGs. The technician provides care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, identifies patient needs, and responds to patient crises within the scope of responsibility while notifying the RN. The department has 18 treatment rooms, around-the-clock emergency physicians and nurses, on-site laboratory and imaging services, a helipad with aero-medical transport capabilities, and participates in the Delaware Trauma System. The schedule is 72 hours per pay period, generally 11 a.m.–11 p.m., with every third weekend worked in 12-hour shifts and participation in the CCHS holiday rotation. The stated hourly pay range is $20.24–$30.36; the actual offer depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications. Benefits for eligible positions include health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Previous work experience or completion of a Patient Care Technician and/or Phlebotomist program.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned nursing procedures related to patient comfort and well-being.
Respond to patient crisis situations, initiate interventions within the scope of responsibilities, and notify the RN.
Perform venipuncture and finger sticks in accordance with standard laboratory safety policies.
Perform unit-specific tasks under the direction of an RN, including EKGs and height and weight measurements.
Review orders for patient testing and send laboratory specimens using the PowerChart system.
Obtain vital signs and provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Obtain information, identify patient needs, and provide care as needed.