Emergency Department Technician, Night Shift, Emergency Department

Fort Washington Medical Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Paid Time Off

Employer retirement contribution and 3

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in delivering safe, patient-centered care alongside registered nurses.

Responsibilities include following the care plan, maintaining safety, and assisting the RN while ensuring effective communication. Requires CNA program completion or early nursing studies, Maryland CNA or EMT certification, and BLS. This is a full-time night shift with weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of the CNA program or first year of Nursing School and CNA exam.
• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by Maryland or be a certified EMT.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Role-models positive customer service behaviors and upholds values.
• Follows care plan established by RN and ensures safety and excellence.
• Works with RN to promote cohesive teams and collaborates with other departments for patient-centered care.
• Participates in education programs, meetings and professional initiatives.
• Identifies and uses resources for safe patient care; reports malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic math

Education

CNA program or nursing school (first year)

Maryland CNA or EMT certification

BLS certification

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Emergency Department Technician for our Emergency Department who will embrace God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Role Responsibilities

• Role-models positive customer service behaviors through the consistent application of AHC's values and mission principles and holds self and others accountable
• Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse, receives report from the Registered Nurse, ensures a culture of safety and an unwavering focus for excellence.
• Works alongside the RN to promote cohesive work teams and professionally collaborates with other departments to provide patient-centered care.
• Commits to personal, professional development and willingness to explore new knowledge and ideas and participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Identifies and appropriately utilizes resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care, reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies and ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Attends training and education required for position on unit, keeps up to date with clinicals, communication and computer skills and certifications required.
• Meets all other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Successful completion of the CNA program or first year of Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam
• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland registry or be a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills required

Work Schedule

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 36 hrs/week

Typical Daily Schedule: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am

Shift Type: Night Shift

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation

Holiday Requirements: Required Every other holiday

Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Unit Based Incentive Eligible: (ED roles only)

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.07 - $26.92 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Company Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.