Emergency Room Technician I

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vermont, is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to support the clinical team in the Emergency Department. The role involves patient care, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and managing supplies and equipment in high-stress situations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, prior LNA or EMS experience, Vermont LNA or EMT license, BLS certification, and completion of de-escalation training within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home LNA or EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and mobility.
• Data and specimen collection.
• Manage supplies and equipment.
• Perform both clinical and clerical duties.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Medical terminology

Communication

Basic computer skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Emergency Department
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Per diem (no committed hours and is not benefit el - All shifts - 7-19, 9-21, 15-03, 19-07

As part of clinical team and under the direction and supervision of clinical staff, the Emergency Room Technician assists in patient care and mobility, data and specimen collection, managing supplies and equipment and performs both clinical and clerical duties. This position is integral to maintaining a safe environment for patients, families and staff during emergent situations.

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home LNA or EMS experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Vermont State License as LNA or EMT.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification (Required within 3 months of hire).

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to report patient care observations, deviations from patient’s plan of care and other pertinent information.
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations as they apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Ability to utilize multiple internal and external communication modalities.
• Excellent interpersonal and observations skills
• Able to remain calm and think and act effectively in high stress situations.