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
Deliver personal care and promote patient comfort
Assist with triage, admissions, and discharges
Support complex procedures and trauma admissions
Perform tasks like EKGs, catheterization, blood draws, and CPR compressions
Document all care and observations in EMR systems
Maintain and prep treatment areas and supplies
Observe and support patients in restraints or constant observation
Collect, label, and transport lab specimens
Fulfill departmental clerical duties and use hospital paging/phone systems
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/equivalent preferred; Nursing Assistant Program completion required
Experience: One year on a medical/surgical or similar unit preferred
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.
Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With over 3,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 250 volunteers, Meritus Health serves over 200,000 residents of the tristate region. Meritus Medical Center has 327 beds and Meritus Medical group has over 160 providers.
