Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Nights, Full Time

POSITION STANDARDS

A high school graduate or equivalent required

Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as member of multi-disciplinary team in a chaotic environment

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and keyboarding skills

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:National Registered (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician with a New Hampshire Providers License from the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. (NHBEMS) Or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in State of New Hampshire

Either EMT or LNA required, not both

Basic Life Support (current)

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity:

Upper Extremity:

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

PART TWO:FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

The ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager.

Performance Expectation

Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Paramedic including, but not be limited to, performing activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, EKGs, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record

Applies splints and immobilizers, removes IV’s after completion of competencies

Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear, emptying linen bags etc., to keep the unit neat and tidy

Restocks patient rooms, supply carts and equipment units

Assists visitors, volunteers, and patient family/friends

Mentors new co-workers to the unit

Assists in monitoring and/or caring of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion)

Performs clerical functions including answering phones, faxing, managing critical communication and able to prioritize and multi task during periods of high stress

Manages patient health information and electronic medical records

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Min: $21.19

Max: $32.85

• Area of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical;

• Work Status:1845-0715;

• Employment Type:Full Time;

• Job ID:6009

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may [email protected] assistance.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.