ED Care Technician — Fast-Paced Hospital Support

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care and ED operations. The role involves assisting with ADLs, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, collecting specimens, and recording results under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years in acute care preferred, and MOAB within 6 months. NDA/clearance as required by hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with the healthcare team.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in an acute hospital setting, ambulance services or ambulatory care preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 12-lead EKG experience preferred.
• NREMT with NH Provider License or LNA in NH with BLS; MOAB within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and operational support in the ED.
• Assist with ADLs, obtain vital signs, EKGs, collect specimens, and perform point-of-care testing.
• Record results in the medical record and communicate with the care team.
• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, perform assigned duties and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

ADL support

Point-of-care testing

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

12-lead EKG

Job description

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care and ED operations. The role involves assisting with ADLs, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, collecting specimens, and recording results under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years in acute care preferred, and MOAB within 6 months. NDA/clearance as required by hospital policies.