Emergency Dept. Technician Evenings

• United States
• CT, United States

• United States
• CT, United States

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked.

Additional benefit information is available here.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care as well as environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures.

Direct Patient Care -

• Assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.).
• Obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required.
• Obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests).
• Apply splints and other orthopedic devices (slings, immobilizers); perform crutch walking instruction.
• Perform EKGs.
• Apply cardiac monitors, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure cuffs.
• Transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Discontinues indwelling saline locks/IV.
• Performs basic wound care including wound cleansing, irrigation, and preparation for provider; applies and documents basic wound dressings.
• Provide all levels of observations for behavioral health/psychiatric patients as delegated/ordered by LIP or RN.
• Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families.
• Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the Emergency Department Technician skill level to the RN.

Documentation - Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.

Unit Support Activities - Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedsidestands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms.

• Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment.
• Performs quality…