Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - 36 hours/week
MaineGeneral Health System
Summary
MaineGeneral Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) to join our Emergency Department teams at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta and the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. As an ED Tech, you'll play an essential role in supporting nurses and providers, assisting with patient care, and helping ensure patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate care. This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys a variety of responsibilities, and values teamwork.
Job description
Job Summary
MaineGeneral Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) to join our Emergency Department teams at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta and the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. As an ED Tech, you'll play an essential role in supporting nurses and providers, assisting with patient care, and helping ensure patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate care. This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys a variety of responsibilities, and values teamwork.
What You'll Do
- Performs basic patient care activities within the scope of practice. Assists patients with meeting their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs and reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions
- Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested
- Performs technical procedures as delegated by medical staff, including ECGs, splinting, and specimen collection
- Assists with keeping unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly
What You Bring
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers, OR Licensed EMT - Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS) required
- Emergency Department, acute-care, medical-surgical, or other hospital experience preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining patient safety and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of acuity.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers, OR Licensed EMT - Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS) required
- Emergency Department, acute-care, medical-surgical, or other hospital experience preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining patient safety and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of acuity
Benefits
- Shift Differentials
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid parental leave
- Earned time off
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
Company overview
MaineGeneral Health System is Maine's third largest healthcare system, serving the greater Kennebec Valley region with comprehensive medical services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Augusta, Maine, the organization employs approximately 5,000 healthcare professionals across Central Maine. As a leading community healthcare provider, MaineGeneral operates multiple medical facilities including the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta and the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. The system offers a wide range of specialized services including orthopedics, cancer care, women's health, primary care, surgical services, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation. With an annual revenue of approximately $675 million, MaineGeneral is committed to clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and community health improvement. The organization's mission focuses on enhancing the health of local residents through accessible, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency. MaineGeneral Health plays a vital role in Maine's healthcare landscape, providing essential medical services to a diverse patient population across multiple counties.