Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Nights, Part Time

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH, seeks an ED Technician for part-time night shift (1845-0715). You will provide patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and perform tasks from vital signs to clerical duties while maintaining safety and quality of care.

Requires a high school diploma and current BLS; NH EMT or LNA license is acceptable. Prioritization and excellent communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary ED team.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current.
• NH EMT with NH Providers License or NH LNA; EMT or LNA required, not both.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and operational support in the Emergency Department.
• Assist with activities of daily living and obtain clinical data including vital signs and EKGs.
• Utilize universal precautions and record results in the medical record.
• Apply splints and immobilizers; manage IVs under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and restock supplies.
• Assist visitors and family; mentor new staff.
• Monitor patients requiring close observation; maintain safety.
• Perform clerical duties and manage health information in EMR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lebanon , NH

Allied Health/Clinical

Part Time , Night Shift , variable 1845-0715

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:

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.