ED Support Tech at Down East Community Hospital – Calais, Maine

ED Support Tech

The ED Support Tech performs the functions of a nurses’ assistant in carrying out all assignments given by the charge nurse. They are responsible for providing basic hygiene and comfort measures, assisting the RN with patient treatments within their scope of practice, collect specimens, obtain vital signs, assist the RN with patient transfers, discharges, registration and preoperative care as well as assist during an emergency by providing the RN or physician any necessary materials that are called for as well as completion of documentation of this care. They will also maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

• Current placement on the Maine registry of:
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
  • OR
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
• Current BLS.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Performs the functions of a nurse’s assistant in carrying out all assignments given by the Registered Nurses.
• Great communication skills necessary.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to multitask is necessary

DECH Benefits:

• Competitive health insurance plan including:
  • Bi-weekly premiums begin at $25.50 for single and $95.00 for family coverage
  • 25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
  • Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
  • Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
• Employer paid life insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off plan
• Additional benefits available
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance- short and long-term
  • Life Insurance

DECH and CCH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.