Emergency Department Technician - Per Diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide patient care and operational support in the ED. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and timely care.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years in acute care, and may require NREMT or NH LNA licensure with BLS. Phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG experience are preferred, with MOAB training within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in acute hospital, ambulance, or ambulatory care preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; 12-lead EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities under RN supervision, including ADLs.
• Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs as needed.
• Utilize universal precautions and collect specimens for testing.
• Perform point-of-care testing and record results in the medical record.

Skills

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NREMT certification or NH LNA with NH license

Job description

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.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $21.19 - $32.85;
• Work Status: Variable, minimum requirements per hospital policy.;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 17188

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