Emergency Department Tech / RGC Emergency Room General

Hartford HealthCare; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking compassionate ED support staff to assist with direct patient care in a busy Emergency Department. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet basic patient needs and uphold safety standards during night shifts, including weekends on a rotating schedule.

Ideal candidates have an EMT or CMA background, English proficiency, and basic computer skills. Certification in BLS and CPI-Advanced Physical Skills is required or obtained during orientation period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within orientation period.
• CPI-Advanced Physical Skills certification within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering basic patient care under the direction of the RN, LPN, Paramedic, mid-level provider, or physician.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the Emergency Department.
• Respond to patient emergencies and support swift, efficient action as needed.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPI-Advanced Physical Skills

Job description

Location Detail: 31 Union Street (10619)

Shift Detail: 7pm-7am Every third weekend

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Position Summary

Works with interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care to patients under the direction of the RN, LPN, Paramedic, mid-level provider, or physician. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have certification in Basic Life Support upon hire or receive certification within new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment.
• CPI-Advanced Physical Skills- receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment.

Experience

• At least one (1) recent year experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant or at least one (1) current year patient care experience.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English and have basic personal computer skills.
• Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codes.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.