PCT - Emergency Department

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson Health in Concord, MA seeks an ED Technician to support the Emergency Department team under RN/Physician supervision. You will provide BLS care and assist with orthopedic procedures, phlebotomy, dressings, suturing prep, and catheter insertion.

This part-time night-shift role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and English proficiency, with EMS experience preferred. It emphasizes disaster readiness and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; English reading/writing required.
• 1 year pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
• BLS healthcare provider required; EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide BLS care to ED patients under RN/physician supervision.
• Assist physicians with orthopedic splinting and casting.
• Perform phlebotomy, apply dressings, and prepare patients for suturing.
• Assist with urinary catheter insertion.
• Support disaster preparedness and mass casualty response planning.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional communication.

Skills

Vitals

Communication

Interpersonal

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

EMT certification preferred

Job description

About this Role

The ED Technician is a healthcare professional who plays a key role in the ED setting. The ED Technician is responsible for providing BLS care to ED patients in collaboration with ED Registered Nurses and Physicians. The ED Technician is also responsible for performing specialized skills including custom orthopedic splinting, assisting physicians with orthopedic casting, phlebotomy, application of dressings, preparing patients for suturing and urinary catheter insertion. The ED techs also play an important role in bioterrorism & disaster preparedness including preparation for response to a mass influx of patients. All ED Tech responsibilities are performed under the supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Emergency Physician. Additionally, the ED Technician reports to the Director of Emergency Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience
  • 1 year pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification
  • BLS healthcare provider required.
  • EMT Certification preferred.
• Skills
  • Ability to take vitals.
  • Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Schedule

Part Time

Pay Range

$19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Shift

Night shift

Hours

1900-0730