Emergency Room Tech/CNA - Per Diem

Northern Light Health•Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Tech/CNA provides direct and supportive patient care under the direction of a licensed care provider in the Emergency Department at Northern Light Mercy Hospital. The position also supports department operations by greeting patients and visitors, answering telephones, preparing rooms, and transporting specimens. The ED Tech works under the direction and supervision of clinical nurses to assist with patient assessment, support development and implementation of plans of care, perform directed procedures, and communicate information relevant to evaluating patient outcomes. The role promotes safety for patients, staff, and visitors, maintains supply availability, and assists with unit support activities. This is a per-diem position with variable weekly hours and a variable work schedule. The role requires a Certified Nursing Assistant credential and a high school diploma or GED.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
Availability for alternate shift schedules, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors; may perform Quick Registration.
Assist with collecting data for patient assessment, which may include phlebotomy, 12-lead ECGs, and taking vital signs.
Collaborate with the clinical nurse to facilitate development of a plan of care.
Perform procedures under the direction and supervision of the clinical nurse to help achieve expected outcomes.
Communicate directly with the clinical nurse to facilitate evaluation of outcomes.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
Ensure supplies are available for patients and units.
Assist with unit support activities.
Coordinate safe transport of patients and other items as directed.
Maintain a safe environment in accordance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address observed environmental hazards and patient-safety policy or protocol violations when involved or observed.
Answer telephones, prepare rooms, and transport specimens.
Perform other duties upon request.