Emergency Room Technician

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care in the Emergency Services department. You will transport patients, monitor vital signs, and provide support under supervision.

Requires vocational/technical training with 6+ months experience, Nursing Assistant Certificate, and BLS certification; you will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate is also required.
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Transports patients between different hospital units.
• Ensures that supplies in the Emergency Services department are properly stocked.
• Administer CPR, check blood pressure, temperature or perform phlebotomy and electrocardiograms as needed.
• Ensure the emergency rooms are neat and orderly at all times.
• Adjust crutches for patients as necessary.
• Obtain food order from kitchen.
• Transport discharged patients via wheelchair to car.
• Deliver specimens as needed
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG

Mobility assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with patient care in the Emergency Services department.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with patient care in the Emergency Services department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Transports patients between different hospital units.
• Ensures that supplies in the Emergency Services department are properly stocked.
• Administer CPR, check blood pressure, temperature or perform phlebotomy and electrocardiograms as needed.
• Ensure the emergency rooms are neat and orderly at all times.
• Adjust crutches for patients as necessary.
• Obtain food order from kitchen.
• Transport discharged patients via wheelchair to car.
• Deliver specimens as needed
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. Nursing Assistant Certificate is also required. BLS required

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.