Yale New Haven Health·Bridgeport, Connecticut
Performs selected patient care services and assists other care providers under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include observing patient needs, documenting care on flow sheets, and performing decentralized laboratory testing.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Performs selected patient care services and assists other care providers under the direction of the R.N.. Documents care on patient flow sheets. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant/EMT/Certified Medical Response Technician/Certified Clinical Medical Asst./Nursing Student, LPN.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Good interpersonal skills. Successful completion of orientation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
They are also required to stand and walk.
Must be able to assist with pushing/pulling/lifting patients up to 75 pounds.
If the lifting required exceeds 75 pounds and the patient is not ambulatory, assistance form other staff members must be obtained.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 188273
Requires a high school diploma and certification as a CNA, EMT, CMRT, CCMA, or status as a nursing student/LPN. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Market context
In Connecticut, ED tech roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support fast-paced emergency care with a mix of certification and hands-on clinical experience. This posting favors a high school diploma or GED plus credentials such as CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, EMT, or student nurse clinical experience, with 1-2 years in a related role preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before applying.
