Emergency Department Technician I

Job Details Time Type: Part time Department: Emergency Department Locations: 10 Gove Street – Taylor Building Position Summary Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Tech will provide patient and family-centered care as a member of the health care team. Where appropriate they are responsible for preparing the patient and environment for the visit and/or procedure. Emergency Department Technicians are responsible for maintaining non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment. The Emergency Department Technician assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of department-specific patient age groups. Emergency Department Technicians are supervised by licensed nursing personnel. Excellence in practice includes outstanding customer service with internal and external customers, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and proactivity based on the specific, evolving needs of the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform advanced life support within scope of practice, including Rapid responses in the health center. Accurately take and record vital signs, intake & output, height and weight in a timely manner. Successfully complete department-specific annual waived testing competencies per Lab requirements such as glucometer, urine dip stick, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and others as requested. Perform venipuncture and IV insertion. Escort patients to assigned rooms, help them change into gowns, and prepare them for physical assessments. Perform CPR according to BLS guidelines. Perform 12-lead EKG and set up for cardiac monitoring. Qualifications and Requirements HS Diploma/GED. Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program. One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred. One year of Customer Service experience. Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills. Computer literacy. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish). Salary Hourly Rate: Starting at $24.15, and up to $36.50 based on years of experience. EEO & Accommodation Statement NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. Federal Trade Commission Statement According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. E-Verify Program Participation Statement NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr NeighborHealth