ED Tech - 36-hours night shift

Trinity Health; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Johnson Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Tech to join our team. This role assists physicians and provides compassionate care to patients with varied medical conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, performing basic nursing tasks, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and monitoring patient responses under RN supervision. CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks.
• CPR/BLS certification required; ARC preferred or AHA accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents in the patient’s EHR.
• Provides basic nursing care (ADLs), collects specimens, monitors vitals, tracks intake/output/weight.
• Performs procedures such as EKGs, point-of-care testing, and monitors restraints and patient observation.
• Follows directions from the Registered Nurse and reports findings promptly.
• Educates patients and families to ensure understanding of the care provided.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night Shift

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Emergency Department Tech to join our team at Johnson Memorial Hospital. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing exceptional treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions.

What you will do

• Performs and documents in the patients' electronic health record (EHR)
  • Basic nursing care such as ADLs, collecting routine specimens, vital signs, intake, output and weight.
• Performs procedures and treatments such as EKGs, point of care testing, application and monitoring of patient’s response to restraints and constant observation.
• Performs all tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
  • Communicates routinely with the Registered Nurse and immediately reports any findings or concerns.
• Possesses troubleshooting skills to recognize the problems, identify probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem.
• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks.
• CPR/ Basic Life Support certification required.
  • American Red Cross (Preferred)
  • American Heart Association (accepted)

Schedule

• Full-Time, 36 hours nights - 12 hour shift
• Must work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - starting Day One!
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.