Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Nights, Part Time

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH seeks an ED Technician to provide patient care and operational support in the Emergency Department under the nurse manager's supervision. The role requires prioritizing multiple tasks in a high-stress, multidisciplinary environment and delivering excellent communication with patients and care team.

Candidates must have EMT or LNA licensure in NH with current BLS, a high school diploma, and strong customer service and keyboarding skills.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• EMS/NH licensure or LNA required with BLS current.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care under RN/Paramedic supervision (ADL, vital signs, EKGs).
• Applies splints and immobilizers and removes IVs after competencies are met.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and restocks rooms/equipment.
• Assists visitors, volunteers, and family; mentors new staff.
• Handles clerical tasks and manages health information/EMR; prioritizes in high-stress periods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Customer service skills

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Registered EMT with NHBEMS license or NH LNA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

• POSITION STANDARDS

  • A high school graduate or equivalent required
  • Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as member of multi-disciplinary team in a chaotic environment
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and keyboarding skills
  • Required Licensure/Certification Skills: National Registered (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician with a New Hampshire Providers License from the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. (NHBEMS) Or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in State of New Hampshire
  • Either EMT or LNA required, not both
  • Basic Life Support (current)

• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
  • Physical Activity:
  • Upper Extremity:
  • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

• PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • Position Objective

    The ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (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.

  • Performance Expectation

    • Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Paramedic 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
    • Applies splints and immobilizers, removes IV’s after completion of competencies
    • Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear, emptying linen bags etc., to keep the unit neat and tidy
    • Restocks patient rooms, supply carts and equipment units
    • Assists visitors, volunteers, and patient family/friends
    • Mentors new co-workers to the unit
    • Assists in monitoring and/or caring of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion)
    • Performs clerical functions including answering phones, faxing, managing critical communication and able to prioritize and multi task during periods of high stress
    • Manages patient health information and electronic medical records
    • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Min: $21.19
Max: $32.85
Night Hours Differential + $3.50

• Area of Interest: Allied Health/Clinical;
• Work Status: variable 1845-0715;
• Employment Type: Part Time;
• Job ID: 6011

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affir mative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.