# ED Psychiatric Tech I: Night shift

- **Company:** Stamford Health
- **Published:** Jul 23, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Connecticut
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** CNA, BLS / CPR
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## About

**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to**

- Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant (PA), and/or licensed nurse (RN).
- Performs all duties with a focus on patient and customer satisfaction.
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room in the department.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations, preparing laboratory specimens, performing laboratory tests, running point of care test, drawing blood, preparing patients for x-rays and other radiology tests, Vital signs, pain scale, performing electrocardiograms.
- Applies simple dressing and placing splints under the direction of the practicing physician, PA and/or RN.
- Assists in application of restraints as directed by practicing physician, PA and/or RN.
- Transport patients to inpatient units, procedural areas, and discharged patients.
- Document patient care in electronic medical record.
- Participates as a member of the Code Green, Sepsis, PAMI, Stroke, Thrombectomy and Trauma team including specific responsibilities in the ED.
- Maintain patient flow in assigned areas of the department and patient throughput throughout the department.
- Stocks patient rooms, supply carts and procedural carts.
- Assists in procedures under the direction of practicing physician, PA and/or RN.
- Participates in the education and training of new staff, students and volunteers.
- Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
- Assumes role of patient care attendant as needed and completes required PCA log.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies, calling for repairs in collaboration with the Manager.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
- Serves and protects the organization by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
- Practice and adhere to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, SH Service Standards and organizational values of: Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Accountability.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:**

- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required (National Certification preferred).OR EMT-B Certification - EMT certification required on hire. OR CNA certification with two plus years as ED technician experience in similar setting. OR Third- or fourth-year nursing student.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required.
- Demonstrate willingness to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Superior customer service skills.

**UNIT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS:**

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
- Obtains de-escalation certification (CPI or MOAB) during orientation and maintains current certification during employment.

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/ed-psychiatric-tech-i-night-shift-stamford-health-768fc44f-5d47-4c83-9f52-2b1f151f6698