Emergency Department Tech

Hartford Healthcare•Vernon, CT

About The Position

Works with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Performs activities that assist patients in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care under the direction of an RN, LPN, Paramedic, mid-level provider, or physician. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. The position is part of Hartford HealthCare’s Greater Manchester Region, which includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General, a multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic Life Support certification upon hire or within the new employee introductory orientation period, maintained during employment.
CPI-Advanced Physical Skills certification within the new employee introductory orientation period, maintained during employment.
At least one recent year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified Nurse Assistant, or at least one current year of patient care experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic personal computer skills.
Capability to take swift and efficient action, including patient restraint, when responding to patient emergency codes.

Responsibilities

Work with the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to Emergency Department patients.
Assist patients with basic human needs and activities of daily living.
Provide basic patient care under the direction of an RN, LPN, Paramedic, mid-level provider, or physician.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Take swift and efficient action, including patient restraint, when responding to patient emergency codes.