ED Technician
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Job overview
Lawrence General Hospital is hiring an ED Technician. The Emergency Room Technician participates in the general organization and functional operation of the Emergency Department, delivering care to emergency patients of all ages under the direction of a registered nurse. This role involves performing clinical tasks, assisting providers with procedures, and ensuring efficient patient flow and comfort.
Key focus areas include Performs clinical tasks of EKG, splinting, vital signs, finger stick glucose testing, wound care, crutch walking, and patient activities of daily living., Performs specimen collection according to hospital procedures at the direction of the nurse., and Assist providers with diagnostic procedures and exams (i.e. pelvic examination, lumbar puncture, suturing, etc.).
Successful candidates bring CNA, EMT, Or Medical Assistant Certification, BCLS Certification, and Clinical Competency. Important skills include EKG, Splinting, Vital Signs, Finger Stick Glucose Testing, Wound Care, and Crutch Walking.
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Full job description
At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is $19.76 – $29.36, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Eligible employees may also participate in comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and wage increase programs, depending on position type (full-time, part-time, or per diem) and applicable eligibility criteria.
POSITION SUMMARY: Emergency Room Technician, 32 hours, 11:00pm - 7:00am, Methuen Campus
Participates in the general organization and functional operation of the Emergency Department and in delivery of care to emergency patients of all ages under the direction of the registered nurse. EKGs, Vitals, assisting with stabilizing patients, transportation of patients and patient care.
Responsibilities:
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Performs clinical tasks of EKG, splinting, vital signs, finger stick glucose testing, wound care, crutch walking, and patient activities of daily living.
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Performs specimen collection according to hospital procedures at the direction of the nurse.
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Assist providers with diagnostic procedures and exams (i.e. pelvic examination, lumbar puncture, suturing, etc.)
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Performs visual acuity testing on patients and documents as directed by the RN.
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Completes daily department stocking and checklists as assigned by the Lead ED Technician of Charge Nurse.
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Cleans exam rooms upon patient discharge or directs housekeeping to do so for rooms requiring terminal cleaning.
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Responds quickly and courteously to call lights and patient and family requests.
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Greet patients and documents arrival time on the triage sheet.
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Obtains and documents vital signs on all patients before they are triaged, unless immediate treatment in the clinical area is required.
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Assists with order entry or quick registration of patients in triage to expedite care.
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Assists patients who need assistance with transport from the parking area.
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Provides comfort measures for patients in the waiting area (i.e. blankets, ice, etc.)
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Acts as a liaison between the patients and families, triage nurse, clinical staff working inside and security.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school graduate or GED preferred.
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CNA, EMT or graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
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BCLS required.
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Demonstrates clinical competency within the scope of practice of applicable certification.
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Must be able to read, write and communicate at the high school level.
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