Emergency Department Technician - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct patient care and ED operational support in Keene, NH. This per diem role works under the Nurse Manager, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care testing, while adhering to hospital policies and safety standards.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and timely care, with a focus on effective communication and documentation within the medical record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years 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 collect clinical data; perform point-of-care testing and record results.
• Maintain patient safety and documentation consistent with hospital policies.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and support ED operations.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

MOAB

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 17189

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. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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