Technician - Emergency Department (24 hours Days, 7a-7p)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse, the Technician assists in rendering nursing care in the Emergency Department. The role operates within SMH policies, procedures, and guidelines and applicable MDPH, DNV, CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory or accreditation standards. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care.
Have positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
Meet all criteria associated with the responsibilities listed in the core and unit-specific competencies for an ED Tech.
Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
High school graduate or equivalent.
BLS certification.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in providing nursing care to Emergency Department patients under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse.
Provide care using approaches sensitive to patients’ age, culture, and potential disability.
Meet the responsibilities in the core and unit-specific competencies for an ED Tech.
Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Respond promptly and positively to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Effectively communicate with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.