An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.
At Saint Francis Hospital the ER Tech provides direct patient care in the Emergency Room and functions as an assistant to medical providers and licensed nurses. What you will do Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients Provides for nutrition and elimination needs of patients Performs specific procedures according to patient plan of care Assists with admission, discharge and transfer for patients on and off unit Communicates effectively with patients, family member and hospital personnel Maintains safe unit environment, supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care
Minimum Qualifications Education:
High school diploma required
Experience:
EMT-B, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant with acute care experience preferred
Certification:
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required Ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform simple math calculations required Ability pass drug screening and background check Position Highlights and Benefits Must be available for 6-10 weeks of training/orientation in the ED Will attend dysrhythmia training course and must pass to maintain position Part-time, 24 hours day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., must work every other weekend/holiday as scheduled Great Benefits Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1 Career growth and advancement potential Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
