What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Emergency Dept Tech - Full time - Nights position at Meritus Health?
Summary
Join Meritus Health's dynamic Emergency Department team! As an Emergency Department Technician, you'll support RNs and LPNs by delivering hands-on patient care and comfort. Your role as a nurse extender contributes directly to our mission of creating a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
Responsibilities
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Deliver personal care and promote patient comfort
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Assist with triage, admissions, and discharges
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Support complex procedures and trauma admissions
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Perform tasks like EKGs, catheterization, blood draws, and CPR compressions
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Document all care and observations in EMR systems
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Maintain and prep treatment areas and supplies
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Observe and support patients in restraints or constant observation
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Collect, label, and transport lab specimens
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Fulfill departmental clerical duties and use hospital paging/phone systems
Qualifications
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Education: High school diploma/equivalent preferred; Nursing Assistant Program completion required
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Experience: One year on a medical/surgical or similar unit preferred
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Certification: Maryland Nursing Assistant certification Current BLS (CPR)
Physical & Mental Requirements
This role includes frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and high attention to detail in fast-paced clinical situations.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
