Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, nights

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center Emergency Department in Keene, NH is seeking an ED Technician to provide patient care and operational support during nights. The role works 36 hours per week, 7 PM–7 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; 2 years in an acute hospital setting preferred; phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG experience preferred. NREMT with NH license or LNA with BLS required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 12-lead EKG experience preferred.
• NREMT with NH Providers License OR LNA with BLS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and operational support in the ED.
• Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens.
• Record results in the medical record and follow hospital policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Effective communication

ADL assistance

Team collaboration

CPR/BLS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NREMT with NH license or LNA with BLS

Tools

EKG equipment (12-lead)

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

Cheshire Medical Center Emergency Department

Keene , NH

Allied Health

Full-time 36 hours/week , Nights , 7p-7a, variable days, rotating weekends and holidays

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the ED during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Emergency Department Technician promotes and maintains the philosophy, values, standards of performance and goals of the organization and the department. They also communicateeffectively with all members of the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and achieve desired outcomes. The Emergency Department Technician also assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including, but not be limited to, performing activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining clinical data including vital signs, EKGs, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record.

Requirements forthis position are: a high school diploma or equivalent education.Two (2) years of experience in an acute hospital setting, ambulance services or ambulatory care preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred. 12-lead EKG experience preferred.

National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) with a New Hampshire Providers License from the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (NHBEMS) OR Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the State of New Hampshire AND Basic Life Support (BLS). Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) required within six (6) months of hire.