ED Psychiatric Tech I: Night shift

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health’s Emergency Department seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will assist physicians and nurses, prepare patients for exams, collect specimens, perform basic tests, and document in the EMR.

Role requires strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with BLS at hire and various certified pathways (MA, EMT-B, CNA/Nursing student). This is a full-time, on-site position based in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• EMT-B certification required on hire, or CNA with ED experience, or nursing student.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication in English (verbal & written).
• Teamwork and flexibility in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision.
• Assist physicians, PAs and RNs during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare patients and direct them to examining rooms.
• Prepare lab specimens, perform tests, and draw blood.
• Support radiology needs and monitor vital signs.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient flow and throughput in the department.
• Stock patient rooms and carts; assist in procedures as directed.
• Participate in education of staff, students and volunteers.
• Support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Adhere to confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant certification/diploma

EMT-B certification

CNA certification with ED experience

Nursing student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

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 6354
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 03:11 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US