E/PC Technician EVE/Night12 Full Time DH

E/PC Technician EVE/Night12 Full Time DH Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $20.50

• $34.

50 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient comfort CPR Certification Completing CE credits Blood sampling DME EMT Certification Trauma care CPR ECG equipment Blood glucose monitoring Stocking Patient interaction 1 year Patient charting Patient transport Patient emergency assistance Entry level Full Job Description Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

The Leapfrog Group

• Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report
• High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades
• One of America's 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
• Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission
• Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart.

For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Job Description:

• $8,000 Sign on bonus for Qualified external Patient Care Technicians.(See Below)
• To Qualify for Sign-on bonus candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of PCT Experience.

Summary:

Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients for exam, maintains communication with RN's and ED Providers regarding patient status changes, transports patients to testing and other units, performs and documents phlebotomy, EKGs, blood sugars, bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training, ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant communications with patients and their families, ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order, works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the preparation of the treatment area, which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas. 2. Prepares patients for exam

• undresses patient, positions for comfort, adheres to appropriate monitoring devices, assures appropriate supplies.

3. Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs, I&Os,EKG's, Bladder Scans, Blood Glucose, Phlebotomy, sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc 4. Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area such as triage 5. Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient ( trauma, cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors, set up of the fluid warmer, pleurovac 6. Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members 7. Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status, to proactively manage care and manage any issues 8. Documents task completion and patient care interactions. 9. Transports patients to testing and in-patient units. 10. Completes mandatory continuing education. 11. Attends staff meetings. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required:

Current EMT,or Medical Assistant certification, or�Nursing student, or�1 year prior ED�experience.�CPR certification required.

Minimum Experience:

one year

Desired:

Phlebotomy, EKG Training, Direct Patient Care Skills Working Conditions:

Manual:

significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:

Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:

Danbury Hospital Org Unit:

119

Department:

Emergency Department Exempt:

No Salary Range:

$20.50

• $34.

50

Hourly Closing:

With strong heart s and open minds , we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!