Lead Emergency Department Technician

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage - Starting 1

Career growth and advancement

Great Benefits

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Lead Emergency Room Tech to provide direct patient care in the ED and assist physicians and nurses. This full-time day-shift role partners with ED leadership to organize supplies, supervise equipment upkeep, and mentor ED staff.

Requirements include a High School diploma, English proficiency, and a current BLS CPR certification; CT EMT license preferred, MA/CNA with experience considered. Health benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CT licensed EMT preferred; will consider MA or CT CNA with experience.
• Experience in acute care ED settings is required.
• Must have current AHA BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead role with nurse manager to organize and order supplies.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Educate and develop new and existing ED Techs.
• Report monthly to ED leadership on issues and concerns.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lead responsibilities

Professional communication

Mentoring ED Techs

Education

High School diploma

CT EMT license preferred

Medical Assistant or CNA with experience

Job description

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Lead Emergency Room Tech provides direct patient care in the Emergency Room and functions as an assistant to medical providers and licensed nurses.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

What You Will Do

• Assumes a lead role by working with the nurse manager in organizing and ordering supplies.
• Assumes a lead role in overseeing the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Assumes a key role in the education and professional development of new and existing ED Techs.
• Reports to ED leadership group on a monthly basis regarding the above, as well as any other issues and concerns among technicians.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Current CT licensed EMT preferred, will consider Medical Assistant and CT Certified Nursing Assistant with experience.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) years of Acute Care experience in ED. Experience with phlebotomy preferred.
• Certification: Must have current AHA BLS CPR CertificationEducation: High school diploma required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform simple math calculations required
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Full-time, 40 hours evening shift, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, weekend as needed
• Great Benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
• Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.