What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Technician position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Position Purpose
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center. This unit is a primary stroke center and is a pediatric receiving facility. The unit is consistent of 46 beds, 8 of which are emergency behavioral health beds. You will engage with staff from the unit and build relationships and learn different types of nursing and become savvy with new skill sets.
What you will do
In this critical role you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, play an active part in unit shared decision making, and enjoy practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Graduate
- CNA; Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Must have at minimum, a Connecticut EMT-B license. NREMT-B will be considered until the Connecticut license is acquired. Connecticut licenses that will be accepted include EMT, AEMT, EMTI; EMR license will not be accepted.
- BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
- Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience: 1-3 years of Emergency Services experience. Emergency Department experience is preferred.
- EMT, CNA or Certified Medical Assistant Required
Work Schedule:
- 36 hours Days
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. Saint Mary’s is a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health. Our commitment to patient safety and satisfaction, dedication to offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, and focus on providing high quality care at the lowest possible cost. Saint Mary’s Hospital continues to be a pioneer in Greater Waterbury, expanding its network of medical services, forging alliances with key healthcare partners, investing in new technology and exploring new ways to enhance access to care, while providing a spiritually enriched environment for our patients.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
