ER Night Shift Technician: Vital Signs & Patient Care

Talentify; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Methuen Campus (32 hours, 11:00pm - 7:00am). You will work under the RN to assist emergency patients of all ages, performing EKGs, vital signs, patient transport, comfort measures, and daily room readiness.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, assisting with diagnostic procedures, triage registration, and acting as a liaison among patients, families, staff and security. CNA/EMT/MA program graduate with BCLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• CNA, EMT or Medical Assistant program graduate.
• BCLS required.
• Demonstrates clinical competency within the scope of certification.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical tasks of EKG, splinting, vital signs, finger stick glucose testing, wound care, crutch walking, and activities of daily living.
• Performs specimen collection according to hospital procedures at the direction of the nurse.
• Assist providers with diagnostic procedures and exams.
• Performs visual acuity testing and documents as directed by the RN.
• Completes daily department stocking and checklists as assigned by leadership.
• Cleans exam rooms after discharge and coordinates cleanup as needed.
• Responds promptly to call lights and patient/family requests.
• Greet patients and document arrival time on triage sheets.
• Obtains and documents vital signs before triage unless emergent care is needed.
• Assists with order entry or quick registration in triage to expedite care.
• Assists patients with transport from the parking area.
• Provides comfort measures for patients in waiting areas.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families, triage nurses, staff, and security.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Glucose testing

Wound care

Patient transport

Communication

Education

CNA/EMT/Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Talentify is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Methuen Campus (32 hours, 11:00pm - 7:00am). You will work under the RN to assist emergency patients of all ages, performing EKGs, vital signs, patient transport, comfort measures, and daily room readiness.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, assisting with diagnostic procedures, triage registration, and acting as a liaison among patients, families, staff and security. CNA/EMT/MA program graduate with BCLS preferred.