Emergency Department Tech, Night Shift, Emergency Department

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

23h

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Emergency Department Technician who will support Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technician works under the care plan established and delegated by a Registered Nurse, promotes a safe environment and patient-centered care, and collaborates with the RN and other departments. The role also includes maintaining equipment and work areas, participating in professional development and required education, and keeping clinical, communication, computer, and certification skills up to date. This is a full-time night-shift position working 36 hours per week, typically three shifts per week from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Weekend and holiday work is required on an alternating basis. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Successful completion of a CNA program or the first year of a nursing school program, and successful completion of the CNA exam.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and inclusion on the State of Maryland registry, or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Model positive customer service behaviors by consistently applying AHC’s values and mission principles, and hold oneself and others accountable.
Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse; receive report from the RN; and maintain a culture of safety and focus on excellence.
Work alongside the RN to promote cohesive teams and collaborate professionally with other departments to provide patient-centered care.
Pursue personal and professional development, explore new knowledge and ideas, and participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
Identify and appropriately use resources needed for safe patient care; report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies; and ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
Attend required position training and education and keep clinical, communication, computer, and certification skills up to date.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Free employee parking.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
Paid time off.
Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.