Emergency Department Technician, Per Diem

Jobtailor; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Hampshire is seeking a healthcare support professional to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or Paramedic. You will help maintain the care environment, follow policies, and support the care team.

The role requires EMT-B/EMT-A or LNA certification, BLS, and at least one year of relevant experience. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may precept new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current EMT-B/EMT-A or LNA certification.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• At least one year of experience as an EMT or LNA.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or Paramedic guidance.
• Support patient care environment and supply functions.
• Follow Emergency standards and organizational policies and protocols.
• Report to Nurse Manager with shift supervision by Charge Nurse.
• Respond to requests for patient care assistance from RN.
• Perform IV catheter insertion and medication administration as delegated.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens.
• Maintain department supplies and equipment; assist with clerical duties.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-B/EMT-A or LNA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Intravenous catheter insertion

Medication administration

Laboratory specimen collection

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse or Paramedic
• Provide patient support and manage environmental and supply functions as part of the patient care team
• Adhere to Emergency specialty standards and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols
• Report to the Nurse Manager with daily shift supervision by the Charge Nurse
• Respond to requests for patient care assistance delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Perform patient care tasks, including intravenous catheter insertion and medication administration, as delegated by the RN
• Collect and process laboratory specimens
• Maintain department supplies and equipment
• Assist with clerical duties
• Perform job-specific requirements and other assigned duties
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (GED)
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced (EMT-A) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• One year of prior experience as an EMT or LNA
• Evidence of experience working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team
• Ability to regularly hear
• Ability to frequently bend, speak, squat, stand, and walk
• Ability to occasionally perform repetitive motion, kneel, perform fine motor activities, reach, and sit
• Required color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision
• Ability to occasionally work around airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts
• Ability to lift, carry, or push/pull up to 10 pounds regularly, 10–25 pounds frequently, and 20–50 pounds occasionally

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care tasks, including Intravenous Catheter Insertion and Medication Administration, while adhering to Emergency Specialty Standards and organizational protocols. Capable of effective teamwork and communication within a multi-disciplinary care team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced (EMT-A)
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• One Year of Prior Experience as an EMT or LNA

Hard Skills

• Intravenous Catheter Insertion
• Medication Administration
• Laboratory Specimen Collection
• Patient Care Assistance
• Clerical Duties

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Patient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Industry Keywords

• Emergency Specialty Standards
• Patient Care Team
• Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Environmental and Supply Functions
• Patient Support