Emergency Department Technician at Cheshire Medical Center – Keene, New Hampshire

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the 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. The Emergency Department Technician promotes and maintains the philosophy, values, standards of performance and goals of the organization and the department. They also communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and achieve desired outcomes. The Emergency Department Technician also assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse 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.

Requirements of this position are: High school diploma or equivalent education. Two (2) years of experience in an acute hospital setting, ambulance services or ambulatory care preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred. 12-lead EKG experience preferred.

National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) 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 AND Basic Life Support (BLS). Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) required within six (6) months of hire.