Emergency Department (ED) Tech – Catholic Medical Center

Job title: Emergency Department (ED) Tech

Company: Catholic Medical Center

Job description: Who you are:As an ED Tech for Catholic Medical Center, you are an assertive go-getter, you thrive on constant change, and you jump in where and when you are needed. You are part of a dynamic interdisciplinary care team and you understand that you need to be at your best when the people you care for are at their worst.This a full-time, benefitted position. You will work a 12-hour shift. The hours are 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM.What you’ll do:

• Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) or ED Providers to perform selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
• Report all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the RN.
• Perform patient rounds, respond to patient call bells promptly and communicates with appropriate staff to meet patient needs.
• Performs 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKG) as directed (within 10 minutes).
• Assist with patient transport as required and assist in transporting/obtaining medications, specimens, blood products, and patient care supplies as needed
• Perform Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) monitoring, as delegated
• Stock carts and ensure equipment is cleaned after use.

• Participate in restocking department inventory and supplies.
• Order and maintain supplies in accordance with unit par levels.
• Check expiration date of supplies and immediately removes outdated material and report’s findings to RN.
• Assist the ED Providers to position patient for procedures such as splinting, lumbar puncture, etc.
• Gather and obtains equipment for procedures such as pelvic exam, suture set up, splinting, etc.
• Obtain venous and capillary blood samples from patients for a variety of lab tests
• Admit all patients into the monitoring system

• Pull through vital signs every 2 hours on all patients admitted in the system
• Investigate all alarms and communicate to the primary nurse (if they are not available notify charge)
• Adjust alarm limits as directed by RN

QualificationsWhat you’ll bring:

• You will start as an ED Tech Level 1, and you will need the following experience:

• LNA or EMT experience
• Current registration in the State of New Hampshire as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and / or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT/AEMT certification.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

• If not AHA BLS certified, must obtain American Heart Association (AHA) BLS within 21 days from date of hire with Catholic Medical Center.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• To advance to the Level II role:

• Must complete and pass the Basic Dysrhythmia Program course offered through CMC within 6 months of hire
• Must complete and pass the Specimen Collection/Phlebotomy Program course offered through CMC.
• Basic computer keyboarding and data entry skills required.
• Requires the ability to utilize and navigate electronic clinical documentation system in order to enter patient data.

Who we are:Catholic Medical Center (“CMC”) is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Expected salary:

Location: New Hampshire

Job date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:35:35 GMT

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