Emergency Department (Ed) Tech / Cna

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for ED Techs - (CNA):

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time CNA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Maine Medical Center (MMC) emergency department (ED) is Maine's only American College of Surgeons Level One verified trauma center. Located in Portland, the MMC ED is also home to Maine's only pediatric emergency department . Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to meet the needs of a high-volume patient population from Maine and New Hampshire, as well as visitors from all over the world. Patients seen in the ED may be experiencing Chest pain, Falls greater than 10 feet resulting in injury, Heart attack, Seizures, Suicidal thoughts or actions, mental health crisis, Physical attack or rape and Poisoning among other conditions.

• Position Summary

The Emergency Care Technician I (ECT II): Assists the health care team in organizing and implementing basic department activities (stocking, results retrieval, patient tracking). Assists the health care provider in patient care: (vital signs, pulse oximetry, ECG, phlebotomy and simple procedures).

• Computer skills.
• Experience: N/A
• License/Certifications: CNA required.
• Education: N/A
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to follow simple oral or written instructions and complete standard forms.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff
• Coordinates total nursing care for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly, as appropriate to discipline. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the health care team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice.
• Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
• Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience: N/A
• Education: N/A
• License/Certifications: Active nursing license.; Current BCLS required for all; BLS, ACLS, PALs, and TNCC required.; Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination
• Position Summary

Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.