Emergency Depart Tech -72 hours biweekly - 6:30a-7p

**Summary** 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.