CNA - Emergency Depart Tech - Part time

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health Inc. is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join our ED and Float Pool teams. You will support RNs and LPNs in direct patient care, promote safety, and help maintain a patient-centered environment in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation in the EMR, with rotating weekends and some holidays. A Nursing Assistant Program completion is required and Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide direct patient care and support services.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and support, including hourly rounding and responding to patient needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and triage-related activities.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope: vital signs, EKGs, Foley catheter insertion/removal, glucose testing, saline lock, specimen collection, splinting.
• Assist with emergency and trauma procedures, including CPR support.
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR.
• Provide observation and support for patients requiring constant monitoring.
• Prepare treatment areas, stock supplies, and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Assist with clerical tasks including supply management and phone paging.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

EMR documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

High School Diploma

Job description

Shift Hours

12:30pm-1:00am

Rotating weekends and some holidays

Position Summary

Join our Emergency Department and Float Pool team as an Emergency Department Technician. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care and support services that promote the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well‑being of patients. You will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-centered care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and support, including hourly rounding and responding promptly to patient needs.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and triage‑related activities.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope, including:
  • Vital signs
  • EKGs and cardiac monitoring
  • Foley catheter insertion and removal
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Saline lock insertion
  • Specimen collection and labeling
  • Application of splints, ace wraps, ice packs, and crutches
• Assist with emergency and trauma procedures, including CPR support and patient preparation.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide observation and support for patients requiring constant monitoring.
• Prepare treatment areas, stock supplies, and maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Assist with clerical and operational duties including supply management, order entry, phone communication, and paging support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program required.

Experience

• One year of experience on a medical‑surgical unit or comparable healthcare setting preferred.

Certifications

• Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced emergency care environment.
• Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Exhibit professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to work across multiple clinical areas.
• Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
• Meaningful role in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long‑term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality‑driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.