Technician - Emergency Department (32 hours Days, 7a-7p & 7a-3p)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse, the Emergency Department Technician assists in rendering nursing care in the ED. The role operates within SMH policies, procedures, and guidelines and in accordance with MDPH, DNV, CDC, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation standards. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week: two 7 a.m.–7 p.m. shifts and one 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift. The technician provides timely, positive responses to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians, while supporting customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and patient safety.

Requirements

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care, with approaches sensitive to patients’ age, culture, and potential disability.
Possess positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
Meet all criteria associated with the responsibilities in the core and unit-specific competencies for an ED Technician.
Visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.
High school graduate or equivalent.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing assistant training or related experience, such as EMT, paramedic, or nursing student experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in rendering nursing care in the Emergency Department under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse.
Work within SMH policies, procedures, and guidelines and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Communicate effectively with patients of all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.