Emergency Technician II (Paramedic)

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Northampton, MA

63d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for receiving patients, gathering patient registration information, ordering tests, generating specimen labels, and performing phlebotomy on all patient populations. 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
Other Certificate/Diploma Phlebotomy required
Paramedic License [Massachusetts] required
Basic Life Support [BLS] Certification required
CPI training required within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as EKG completion, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs required.
These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant and/or medical assistant program.
Competency in nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy skills required by the end of the orientation period or position will be forfeited.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle high-stress crisis situations in a timely and effective manner required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and make independent decisions and maintain organized working conditions (even in stressful situations) required.