Technician - Emergency Department (24 Hours 3pm-11pm)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

8d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the Emergency Department (ED) Technician assists in providing nursing care within the ED. This role operates in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of SMH, adhering to MDPH, DNV, CDC, and OSHA standards, as well as any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency requirements. The position is a 24-hour role, specifically covering the 3pm-11pm shift.

Requirements

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing care to patients; all approaches to a patient are sensitive to the patient’s age, culture and potential disability.
Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities listed in the core and unit-specific competencies for an ED Tech.
Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians.
High School Graduate or equivalent
BLS certification
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing assistant training or related experience (EMT, Paramedic, nursing student).

Responsibilities

Assists in rendering nursing care in the ED under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Functions within policies, procedures and guidelines of SMH in accordance with the MDPH, DNV, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.
Provides care that is sensitive to the patient’s age, culture and potential disability.
Demonstrates commitment to customer relations and continuous quality improvement, focusing on preventing errors from reaching the patient.
Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians.