Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - (EMT, CNA, EMT)

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to support the nursing team in basic patient care and department operations. The role includes vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy, and patient tracking under RN supervision.

The position requires certification in EMT-Advanced or EMT-Basic, Medical Assistant, or CNA, with current BLS or within 30 days of start. Weekend rotations and full-time night shifts are included.

Qualifications

• EMT-Advanced or EMT-Basic, Medical Assistant, or CNA certification required.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Less than six months of ED Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN guidance, including vital signs and monitoring.
• Perform pulse oximetry, ECG and phlebotomy as directed.
• Stock supplies, retrieve results, and track patients within the department.
• Work the night shift and participate in weekend rotation.

Education

EMT-Advanced

EMT-Basic

Medical Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vital signs

ECG

Phlebotomy

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 96915
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Maine Medical Center Portland | Emergency Department | Full-Time, Day-Shift | 3, 12-Hour Shifts | 7:30AM - 8:00PM
Weekend Rotation Required
Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 96915

Summary

The Emergency Department Technician I role assists the healthcare team in organizing and implementing basic department activities such as stocking, results retrieval, and patient tracking. Under the guidance of the registered nurse, this role will perform patient care such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, ECG, phlebotomy and other simple procedures.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school graduate or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: EMT-Advanced, EMT-Basic,Medical Assistant,or CNA certification required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Less than six (6) months of experience as an Emergency Department Technician.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]