EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

An Emergency Department Technician provides direct support to clinical staff up to the technician’s licensure level (EMT-B, AEMT, Paramedic, and LNA) in a fast-paced emergency setting. The role performs clinical monitoring and testing, assists with procedures, transports patients, and helps maintain clean, stocked treatment spaces. Technicians perform a wide variety of tasks under the direct supervision of registered nurses and physicians. The Emergency Department is a 14-bed Level III facility that operates 24 hours a day. It cares for patients of all ages, treating non-urgent, urgent, and emergent medical and surgical conditions and stabilizing and transporting critically ill or injured patients. The department is staffed by registered nurses, and Birthing Center nursing staff are available to consult on or assist with neonatal, infant, and obstetrical care.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Completion of an educational program required for licensure or certification.
Current healthcare CPR certification.
Vermont or national EMT certification.
Valid Vermont LNA certification.
Ability to perform job duties involving standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing; lift or exert force up to 30 pounds; and meet close-vision, color-vision, focus-adjustment, and hearing requirements, including hearing calls and instructions.
Tasks involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and require use of universal precautions in accordance with bloodborne pathogen standards.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of EMS experience preferred.
Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic level.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
Perform diagnostic tests such as 12-lead EKGs and point-of-care testing, including blood glucose checks.
Draw blood and collect laboratory specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.
Monitor patients, report significant changes in patient status, and verify patient identity before procedures or services.
Assist with trauma resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Provide basic wound care, including irrigation and dressing changes, and assist with sutures or staples.
Apply orthopedic splints, slings, and immobilizers, and fit patients for crutches or canes.
Transport patients within the hospital for tests or admissions.
Stock treatment rooms and procedure carts with medical supplies.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by changing linens and sanitizing equipment.
Answer patient call lights and assist with basic hygiene and mobility needs.
Answer the telephone professionally and assist with unit coordinator duties.
Comply with policies, procedures, and regulations concerning patient safety, professional ethics, infection control, age-specific care, and patient and family education.
Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Document patient care accurately and continuously in the electronic medical record, incorporating effective pain management principles.
Report incidents, including potential errors and near misses, as required by policy.
Collaborate with the healthcare team so patients are informed and involved in care decisions; communicate across departments to address needs and safety concerns.
Keep patients and families informed about care delays in a timely and compassionate manner, and conduct regular patient rounds to promote safety and meet patient needs.
Introduce yourself and your role using AIDET, communicate clearly and respectfully across disciplines, and use closed-loop communication to ensure understanding.