E.D Tech, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assists with care delivery in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a practicing physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized, person-centered care and supports a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues, in alignment with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy. This position works three shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The EDT supports examinations, testing, procedures, patient transport, department flow, documentation, equipment readiness, staff education, and performance improvement activities. The role also participates in specified emergency response teams and follows Stamford Health’s Code of Conduct, service standards, organizational values, and required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following qualifications: diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school/program with national certification required upon hire; EMT-B certification required upon hire; CNA certification with two or more years of experience as an ED technician in a similar setting; or third- or fourth-year nursing student status.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain CPI or MOAB de-escalation certification during orientation and maintain current certification during employment.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and English proficiency.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
Flexibility in response to unexpected workload changes.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Emergency Department patient care under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse.
Perform duties with a focus on patient and customer satisfaction.
Prepare patients for visits by directing or accompanying them to examination rooms.
Assist health care providers during examinations; prepare laboratory specimens; perform laboratory and point-of-care tests; draw blood; prepare patients for x-rays and other radiology tests; take vital signs and pain scales; and perform electrocardiograms.
Apply simple dressings and place splints under the direction of a physician, PA, and/or RN.
Assist with the application of restraints as directed by a physician, PA, and/or RN.
Transport patients to inpatient units and procedural areas, and transport discharged patients.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Participate as a member of the Code Green, Sepsis, PAMI, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Trauma teams, including assigned Emergency Department responsibilities.
Maintain patient flow in assigned areas and patient throughput throughout the department.
Stock patient rooms, supply carts, and procedural carts.
Assist with procedures under the direction of a physician, PA, and/or RN.
Participate in educating and training new staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
Assume the role of patient care attendant as needed and complete the required PCA log.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and calling for repairs in collaboration with the Manager.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidence and keep patient care information confidential.
Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, applicable legal requirements, Stamford Health’s Code of Conduct, service standards, and organizational values.
Keep job knowledge current through educational opportunities, professional publications, and professional organizations.
Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.