Emergency Department Technician, Adult ED, 36 Hours (Nights / Every Other Weekend)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our care teams are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, the BMC nursing team is advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a Emergency Department Technician and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all, so you can deliver the type of care you know your patients deserve. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Emergency Department Technician. As the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England, BMC is a national model of excellence in emergency medicine. Our ED serves more than 130,000 patients each year, providing 24/7 cutting-edge, comprehensive, team-based emergency medical care. Our team consists of experienced emergency medicine attending physicians and residents, advanced practice providers, emergency nurses, mental health specialists, social workers, and case managers. We have a specialized pediatric emergency department staffed by board certified pediatricians and pediatric emergency medicine specialists.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED certificate
• Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR certification (must be current or obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Ability to pass clinical competency testing
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic math and computer proficiency
• One year of previous experience as an Emergency Department Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant in an acute hospital setting.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation.
• Completed an approved Emergency Department Technician training or completed an approved Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant training program.
• One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (considered for adult ED positions only)

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language a plus
• Previous medical/surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the ED and their families. Clinical services could include, but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, cleaning rooms and linens, and emotional support.
• Perform a variety of environmental and inventory activities to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the ED.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the ED, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED