Emergency Department Technician-Rotataing
About The Position
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton is hiring an Emergency Department Technician to work in its community-based Emergency Department, which serves a diverse patient population. The department uses a geographic, team-based care model, and technicians work closely with nurses, attending physicians, and other clinical staff to support patient care, assist with procedures, and promote efficient workflow and continuity of care. The role suits someone who enjoys active, hands-on work in a fast-paced, collaborative community hospital environment. The technician completes responsibilities delegated by nurses and physicians and performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, crutch walking, and assistance with activities of daily living. The role also includes assisting providers, supporting patients with physical or psychological limitations, transporting patients and specimens, performing point-of-service lab testing, communicating results, documenting in the medical record, and maintaining supplies and equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, and experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications. Preferred qualifications include EMT, paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant training; nursing students who have completed a clinical rotation or applicants with other direct patient care experience; and one to three years of related work experience. The listed base hourly pay range is $19.50–$26.24. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- EMT, paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant training.
- Nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, or other direct patient care experience.
- One to three years of related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and complete responsibilities delegated by nurses and physicians while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, crutch walking, and assistance with patients’ activities of daily living.
- Assist providers in delivering care and assist patients with physical or psychological limitations.
- Transport patients and specimens.
- Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-service lab testing according to protocol and quality-control standards.
- Communicate test results to appropriate staff and document them in the medical record.
- Maintain supply inventory and stock supplies, linen, and office goods.
- Clean used equipment using the appropriate process and ensure it is ready for the next patient.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
