Emergency Dept. Tech PD

Beth Israel Lahey Health - Winchester, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Winchester, MA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Emergency Department Technician position at Beth Israel Lahey Health is a part-time, per diem role that supports the hospital's mission of providing exceptional care and service to the community. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, the technician will perform various procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety in the emergency care setting, contributing to positive patient outcomes through a collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and safe patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Introduces oneself, welcomes and orients patients, family members and significant others, and instructs the patient on the call light ensuring it is within reach.
• Meets ambulance to expedite patient care.
• Contributes to meeting the patient's physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Observes patients and reports findings and/or concerns to nurse in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates purposeful rounding and promptly responds to call lights to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
• Responds urgently to patients in crisis and performs CPR.
• Performs EKG tests within the expected benchmark time frame under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Stocks supplies and emergent equipment at the bedside and on the unit, addressing inventory issues in a timely manner.
• Admits patients on cardiac monitor and discharges from monitor.
• Applies supplemental oxygen under the direction of the RN/Provider.
• Cleans wounds of debris and applies topical ointment.
• Applies ace wraps, other splints, and immobilizers and sterile dressings.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Repositions and ambulates patients.
• Makes an occupied and unoccupied bed.
• Disinfects equipment and stretchers between patients.
• Assists in transporting patients, beds, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient identification using two identifiers, collects, labels at the bedside, and transports specimens.
• Retrieves and signs out blood products.
• Accurately performs point of care testing.
• Obtains vital signs and weights and promptly communicates to nurse.
• Maintains accurate intake and output measurements.
• Utilizes sterile technique, inserts and removes foley catheters.
• Removes saline locks.
• Sets up/breaks down room ensuring a clean and neat environment after each patient.
• Assists in post-mortem care in a respectful manner.
• Documents accurately, legibly, and timely.
• Assists with procedures and performs non-invasive procedures.
• Follows the chain of command and adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor to provide coverage and maintain safe staffing levels.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and hallways free of clutter to enhance patient satisfaction and a culture of safety.
• Responds to equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment and to maximize its useful life.
• Functions effectively in patient crisis situations and utilizes emergency resources.
• Assists in preparation of patient and transport to appropriate level of care.
• Maximizes patient throughput to minimize wait times.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant, nursing student with completion of one medical-surgical clinical rotation or one year clinical care experience or equivalent education.
• One year clinical care experience, EMT or emergency room clinical experience.
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Crisis Prevention/Intervention (preferred).
• Life Support Certification required: BLS.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma/equivalent strongly preferred.
• Emergency patient care experience.
• EKG experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Nursing Assistant, EMT, Medical Assistant and/or Phlebotomist certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Impactful role in patient care and community service.