ER Tech I — Emergency Care & Trauma Support

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT, is seeking a patient-focused ED Tech to support Emergency Department operations. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, assisting with traumas, patient care, and charting while ensuring equipment is ready and rooms are stocked.

The ideal candidate will have EMT-B certification or ED Tech experience, plus BLS, with a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork. This is a full-time on-site role in a fast-paced ED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• EMT-B certification with 2 years' experience or 1 year ED Tech experience preferred; or
• One year ED Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs trauma response tasks such as setting up pleurovacs and IVs, and delivering used sets to sterilization.
• Performs VS and neuro checks and documents on charts.
• Documents care provided on charts in Fast Track and patient interactions in the ED.
• Under RN/MD/PA guidance, assists with suturing supplies and basic splinting.
• Stocks unit supplies and reports defective equipment each shift.
• Transports patients to Med/Surg, Ob, or telemetry as needed.
• Performs routine suture removal under guidance.
• Gives crutch walking instructions.
• Responds to patient call bells and requests for aid.
• Performs finger-stick glucose checks after competency requirements.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT, is seeking a patient-focused ED Tech to support Emergency Department operations. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, assisting with traumas, patient care, and charting while ensuring equipment is ready and rooms are stocked.

The ideal candidate will have EMT-B certification or ED Tech experience, plus BLS, with a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork. This is a full-time on-site role in a fast-paced ED.