Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Nights

Cheshire Medical Center • Keene, NH

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department during varying states of health and illness. As an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, the technician prioritizes and manages multiple responsibilities and demonstrates excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager. The technician promotes and maintains the organization’s and department’s philosophy, values, performance standards, and goals, and communicates effectively with the healthcare team to support patient safety and desired outcomes.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician assists with patient care activities, including activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data such as vital signs, performing EKGs, using universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and recording results in the medical record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) with a New Hampshire Providers License from the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (NHBEMS), or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the State of New Hampshire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) certification required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an acute hospital setting, ambulance services, or ambulatory care.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• 12-lead EKG experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and operational support for Emergency Department patients.
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to maintain patient safety and achieve desired outcomes.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager.
• Promote and maintain the organization’s and department’s philosophy, values, performance standards, and goals.
• Assist with patient care activities under Registered Nurse supervision, including activities of daily living.
• Obtain clinical data, including vital signs, and perform EKGs.
• Use universal precautions and collect specimens.
• Perform point-of-care testing and record results in the medical record.

What This Job Offers

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