Emergency Department Technician, Day Shift, Emergency Department

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

2d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Technician for its Emergency Department. The role supports patient-centered care while advancing Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technician follows care plans established and delegated by Registered Nurses, promotes a safe care environment, works collaboratively with nurses and other departments, and helps maintain equipment and work areas. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on a day shift, with every other weekend and every other holiday required. The position is non-exempt and has a stated pay range of $20.07–$26.92. The role is eligible for a shift differential; unit-based incentive eligibility is specified for ED roles. Adventist HealthCare offers 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, paid time off, an employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment (with a three-year vesting period), voluntary benefits, subsidized childcare at participating centers, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program support. AHC strongly recommends full COVID-19 vaccination before employment and may require proof. The employer does not hire applicants who state they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drugs, including marijuana under the stated policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 placement 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.
Experience as an Emergency Department Technician is sought.

Responsibilities

Role-model positive customer service through consistent application of AHC 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 Registered Nurse; support 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; ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
Attend required position training and education; keep clinical, communication, and computer skills and required certifications 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 support.