ED Tech/CNA Nights

Paycom; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support timely, safe care for patients of all ages in a rural ED. The role may be filled by a CNA, EMT, or paramedic, with tasks assigned by credential and hospital policy.

You will assist with bedside care, monitor patients, perform ECGs, wound care, and support nurses and providers during exams and resuscitations, following hospital procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One current qualifying Indiana credential: CNA on the Indiana Aides Registry, EMT certification, or paramedic licensure, as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support certification at hire or onboarding period.
• Completion of ED orientation and documented competency for every assigned task.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and participate in shift report and huddles.
• Assist patients with positioning, mobility, hygiene, and comfort; support safe transfers.
• Obtain vital signs and observe patient conditions; report abnormalities to the RN.
• Perform ECG acquisition, specimen collection, point of care testing, and IV tasks when approved.
• Assist the RN and provider during examinations, procedures, and resuscitation.
• Observe and document patient status and safety considerations.
• Support patient arrivals, transport, and transfers and communicate needs to the RN.
• Restock treatment spaces and check equipment and supplies.
• Document care accurately in the ED record and hand off tasks clearly.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient positioning

Hygiene support

CPR

Education

Indiana CNA Registry

Indiana EMT certification

Indiana paramedic license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

ECG equipment

PPE usage

IV equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Night, The Emergency Department (ED) Technician supports timely, safe care for patients of all ages in a rural emergency department. The position may be filled by an Indiana Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or paramedic. The technician assists with bedside care, procedures, monitoring, patient movement, and ED readiness. Assigned clinical tasks depend on the employee’s credential, documented training and competency, authorized orders, and Putnam County Hospital policy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and participate in shift report and huddles. Help prepare rooms and equipment for routine visits, urgent arrivals, resuscitation, and transfers.
• Assist patients with positioning, mobility, toileting, hygiene, changing clothes, and comfort. Answer call lights, support safe transfers, and use approved lift equipment and fall prevention measures.
• Obtain and document assigned vital signs, pulse oximetry, weights, intake and output, and other routine observations after training. Immediately report abnormal findings or a change in condition to the RN; escalator urgent concerns without delay.
• Perform 12 lead ECG acquisition, specimen collection, point of care testing, wound care assistance, splinting support, or IV related tasks only when individually approved through hospital policy and competency. Promptly communicate results and concerns to the licensed team.
• Assist the RN and provider during examinations, procedures, trauma care, rapid response, and resuscitation. Provide CPR, operate assigned equipment, and obtain supplies within current certification and training.
• Observe patients as assigned, including those at risk for falls, confusion, self harm, or escalating behavior. Follow the individualized safety plan, communicate changes immediately, and document assigned observations.
• Support patient arrivals, transport, and transfers by preparing equipment, helping move patients safely, and communicating to the RN when a patient requires reassessment or closer monitoring.
• Clean and restock treatment spaces; check assigned equipment, supplies, and expiration dates; report missing or malfunctioning items so the ED remains ready throughout the night.
• Document care and observations accurately and promptly in the approved ED record. Give a clear handoff of completed tasks, pending work, and patient safety concerns.
• Use hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, sharps safety, and approved decontamination processes. Protect patient privacy and follow hospital policies for patient rights, emergency response, and incident reporting.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, providers, registration, EMS, laboratory, imaging, and inpatient staff as ED volume and patient acuity change during the shift.

Qualifications:

One current qualifying Indiana credential: Certified Nurse Aide on the Indiana Aides Registry, Indiana EMT certification, or Indiana paramedic certification or licensure, as applicable. Maintain the qualifying credential throughout employment.

Current Basic Life Support certification at hire or within the hospital’s required onboarding period. Additional life support certification may be required for duties assigned to a paramedic.

Completion of ED orientation and documented competency for every assigned task. Ability to communicate clearly, use the ED electronic record, and work effectively in urgent situations.