Emergency Department Secretary -Technician

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

2d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties, as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician also performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed. Junior or senior nursing students and physician assistant students are encouraged to apply if availability meets scheduling requirements. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Basic Life Support [BLS] certification required
Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as phlebotomy, oxygen application, and ambulation, etc. required.
Demonstrated competency in nursing assistant skills checklist by end of orientation period required.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience, and/or other clinical assistant experience preferred
These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant, EMT, or medical assistant program.