E​/PC Technician Evening Danbury Hospital

E/PC Technician Evening 12 Full Time Danbury Hospital

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At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system. We cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds.

Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed acute care hospital providing award-winning, personalized patient care for 140 years. Specialty areas include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Health grades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

• Assist in the preparation of the treatment area, checking and maintaining stock and supplies in assigned areas.
• Prepare patients for exam: undress, position, adhere to monitoring devices, ensure appropriate supplies.
• Perform various tasks: vital signs, I&Os, EKGs, bladder scans, blood glucose, phlebotomy, sizing and use of durable medical equipment.
• Work within a variety of care settings in the ED, collaborating with RN and providers; act as integral team member in triage pods or other areas.
• Participate as active member in ED team caring for complex patients (trauma, cardiac arrest, etc.), including placing patients on monitors, fluid warmer setup.
• Perform hourly rounding and maintain regular communication with patients and family.
• Maintain ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status to proactively manage care and issues.
• Document task completion and patient care interactions.
• Transport patients to testing and in-patient units.
• Complete mandatory continuing education.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Fulfill all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Current EMT, or Medical Assistant certification, or Nursing student, or 1 year prior ED experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum experience:
  
  one year.
• Desired:
  Phlebotomy, EKG training, direct patient care skills.

• $18,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified external Emergency Patient Care Techs.
• To qualify for sign‑on bonus, candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year recent PCT or E/PCT experience.
• Education:
  
  HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT.
• Credentials: EMT.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational: significant occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment: significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company:
  Danbury Hospital.
• Org Unit: 119.
• Department:
  Emergency Department.
• Exempt:
  No.
• Salary Range: $20.50- $34.50 hourly.

With strong hearts and open minds we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected. If you share our passion for community health, advance your career with Nuvance Health!