Emergency Room Technician - 32 hours day shift - Emergency Room

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Great Benefits

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut seeks an ER Tech to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room and assist medical providers and nurses. The role includes helping with personal care, nutrition, and procedures, and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers while communicating with patients and staff.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and acute care experience (EMT-B/MA/CNA preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• EMT-B, Medical Assistant or CNA with acute care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and safety for patients in the ER.
• Assist with nutrition and elimination needs of patients.
• Perform procedures according to patient plan of care.
• Assist admission, discharge and transfer on/off unit.
• Communicate with patients, families and hospital staff.
• Maintain a safe unit environment and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

EMT-B / Medical Assistant / CNA acute care experience

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the ER Tech provides direct patient care in the Emergency Room and functions as an assistant to medical providers and licensed nurses.

What you will do

• Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients
• Provides for nutrition and elimination needs of patients
• Performs specific procedures according to patient plan of care
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer for patients on and off unit
• Communicates effectively with patients, family member and hospital personnel
• Maintains safe unit environment, supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required
• Experience: EMT-B, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant with acute care experience preferred
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform simple math calculations required
• Ability pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Must be available for 6-10 weeks of training/orientation in the ED
• Will attend dysrhythmia training course and must pass to maintain position
• Full-time, 32 hours day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., must work every other weekend/holiday as scheduled
• Great Benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
• Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.