Emergency Room Technician I

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to assist in patient care, mobility, data collection, and supply management under supervision. The role supports safe, efficient care in emergent situations.

Required: High school diploma, Vermont LNA or EMT license, BLS, and completion of de-escalation/restraint training within 3 months of hire. Part-time with rotating weekends/holidays; day/evening shifts 7-19 & 9-21.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience as LNA or EMS in hospital or nursing home.
• Current Vermont State License as LNA or EMT.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• De-escalation and restraint program certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and mobility under supervision of clinical staff.
• Data and specimen collection.
• Manage supplies and equipment; perform clinical and clerical duties.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment during emergent situations.

Skills

Report observations

Lift patients

Medical terminology

Regulatory compliance

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Emergency Department
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part-time w/rotating wknds & holidays - Day/evening rotation - 7-19 & 9-21

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.

Department Psychiatric Services (Inpatient Unit)