ED Psychiatric Tech I: Day shift

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to support patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of physicians, PAs, and licensed nurses. The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient patient flow, and accurate documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and certification or diploma from an accredited program (Medical Assistant, EMT-B, CNA with ED experience, or nursing student). BLS is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or EMT-B certification, or CNA with ED technician experience, or nursing student.
• Basic computer skills.
• English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility due to workload changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the ED under the supervision of a physician, PA, or RN.
• Direct and accompany patients to examine rooms as needed.
• Assist care providers during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare specimens, perform laboratory tests, run point-of-care tests, and draw blood.
• Perform ECGs and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

EMT-B certification

CNA certification with ED experience

Nursing student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) will assist in the delivery of care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a practicing physician, physician assistant, and/or licensed nurse.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to-

Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant (PA), and/or licensed nurse (RN).

Performs all duties with a focus on patient and customer satisfaction.

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room in the department.

Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations, preparing laboratory specimens, performing laboratory tests, running point of care test, drawing blood, preparing patients for x-rays and other radiology tests, Vital signs, pain scale, performing electrocardiograms.

Applies simple dressing and placing splints under the direction of the practicing physician, PA and/or RN.

Assists in application of restraints as directed by practicing physician, PA and/or RN.

Document patient care in electronic medical record.

Participates as a member of the Code Green, Sepsis, PAMI, Stroke, Thrombectomy and Trauma team including specific responsibilities in the ED.

Maintain patient flow in assigned areas of the department and patient throughput throughout the department.

Stocks patient rooms, supply carts and procedural carts.

Assists in procedures under the direction of practicing physician, PA and/or RN.

Participates in the education and training of new staff, students and volunteers.

Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.

Assumes role of patient care attendant as needed and completes required PCA log.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies, calling for repairs in collaboration with the Manager.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Serves and protects the organization by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.

Practice and adhere to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, SH Service Standards and organizational values of: Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Accountability.

Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required (National Certification preferred). OR EMT-B Certification - EMT certification required on hire. OR CNA certification with two plus years as ED technician experience in similar setting. OR Third- or fourth-year nursing student.

Demonstrate basic computer skills.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required.

Demonstrate willingness to work in a team environment.

Demonstrate flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.

Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.

Strong organizational skills.

UNIT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6352
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 03:09 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US