Emergency Department Tech (CNA), Mid Shift, Emergency Department

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

17h • $20 - $27

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Emergency Department Technician (CNA) to support patient care in the Emergency Department and embrace Adventist HealthCare’s mission of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technician follows the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse, receives reports from the RN, and works alongside nursing staff and other departments to provide safe, cohesive, patient-centered care.

The role includes modeling positive customer service in keeping with AHC’s values, maintaining a strong focus on safety and excellence, and taking part in professional development and required education. The technician is also responsible for using resources appropriately, reporting malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies, and ensuring work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with three shifts per week, typically 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. It includes every-third-weekend and rotating-holiday requirements. The listed pay range is $20.07–$26.92.

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 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.
• Experienced Emergency Department Technician.

Responsibilities

• Model positive customer service behaviors consistent with AHC’s values and mission, and hold self and others accountable.
• Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse and receive reports from the RN.
• Promote a culture of safety and maintain an unwavering focus on excellence.
• Work alongside RNs to promote cohesive work 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 and unit training and education, and maintain required clinical, communication, and computer skills and certifications.
• 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 insurance and basic life insurance and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
• Paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution and matching 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 support.

What This Job Offers

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