What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Technician II position at Lincoln Hospital and Clinic?
Description
Lincoln HospitalNursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 75774
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Emergency Department Techs: 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time) 1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time positions. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
Current Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Summary:
The Emergency Department is a 14 bed unit that serves as the first point of contact for patients of every age who require immediate or emergency medical attention and care. Emergency department physicians and nurses assess and rapidly treat a variety of patients to include those who are critically ill or present with signs of physiological instability. The emergency department staff also respond and support emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, respiratory failure or patient instability for the inpatient units of the hospital.
The Emergency Department Technician II – LH PBH WH role assists the healthcare team in organizing and implementing basic department activities such as stocking, results retrieval and patient tracking. Under the guidance of the physician/advanced practice practitioner, this role will perform patient care such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, phlebotomy and other simple procedures.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: EMT or CNA training required.
- License/Certifications: Current EMT – Basic license or CNA Certification required. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
- Experience: One year of experience in an acute care experience preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of Emergency Department Technician role.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
If you have questions about this role, please contact lisa.bickford@mainehealth.org