E.D Tech, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

6d•$19 - $31

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assists in delivering care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a practicing physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse. The role supports compassionate, personalized, person-centered care and fosters a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues. The position works three shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., including rotating weekends and holidays.

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 at least two years of experience as an ED technician in a similar setting; or third- or fourth-year nursing student.
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 patient care in the Emergency Department 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 healthcare visits by directing or accompanying them to the examining room.
Support examinations and care delivery by preparing laboratory specimens, performing laboratory and point-of-care tests, drawing blood, preparing patients for radiology tests, taking vital signs and pain scores, and performing electrocardiograms.
Apply simple dressings and place splints under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse.
Assist with applying restraints as directed by a physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse.
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 Code Green, Sepsis, PAMI, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Trauma teams, including assigned Emergency Department responsibilities.
Maintain patient flow in assigned areas and support patient throughput throughout the department.
Stock patient rooms, supply carts, and procedural carts.
Assist with procedures under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse.
Participate in educating and training new staff, students, and volunteers.
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 coordinating repair requests with the Manager.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidence by keeping patient care information confidential.
Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, applicable requirements, and Stamford Health's Code of Conduct, Service Standards, and organizational values.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, and professional organizations.
Complete required continuing training and education, including department-specific requirements.