ER Patient Care Technician — Fast-Paced Medical Support

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking an EMT/Medical Assistant to assist the Emergency Department team under RN direction. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, and transporting patients to testing and units. Collaboration with ED staff ensures throughput and patient satisfaction.

Required: EMT/MA certification or nursing student status, CPR. One year ED experience preferred, with phlebotomy/EKG training desirable.

Qualifications

• Current EMT or Medical Assistant certification, or Nursing student, or one year prior ED experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG training desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and stocking of treatment areas.
• Prepare patients for exam and positioning for comfort.
• Perform vital signs, I/O, phlebotomy, EKGs, bladder scans and related tasks.
• Collaborate with ED RN and providers as an integral team member.
• Monitor patients on monitors and set up essential equipment.
• Conduct hourly rounding and communicate patient status to family.
• Document care interactions and outcomes; transport patients as needed.
• Complete continuing education and attend staff meetings.

Skills

CPR certification

ED experience

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient transport

Education

EMT certification

Medical Assistant certification

Nursing student

Job description

Danbury Hospital is seeking an EMT/Medical Assistant to assist the Emergency Department team under RN direction. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, and transporting patients to testing and units. Collaboration with ED staff ensures throughput and patient satisfaction.

Required: EMT/MA certification or nursing student status, CPR. One year ED experience preferred, with phlebotomy/EKG training desirable.