Emergency Department Technician (24 Hours, Evenings/Nights, 3p-3a)

Emergency Department Technician (24 Hours, Evenings/Nights, 3p-3a) Brockton, MA Job Details Part-time $17.84 - $26.51 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Nutrition Serving Patient comfort Biomedical waste BLS Certification Basic math Meditech Infectious disease care English ECG equipment Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Collecting samples for laboratory testing Basic life support Safe waste disposal Clinical rotations Medical equipment cleaning Stocking Computer skills Patient charting CNA Medical terminology Patient transport Cardiovascular patient monitoring Bathing assistance Entry level Full Job Description Emergency Department Technician (24 Hours, Evenings/Nights, 3p-3a) 46694 235 N Pearl St, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02301 Part time At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule:

24 Hours, Evenings/Nights, 3pm-3am,

Rotating Weekends Primary Summary:

Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. This includes greeting ambulances, taking and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with procedures, providing hygiene and nutrition, feeding patients as needed, making rounds on a group of assigned patients, stocking supplies, transfer of patients to Med/Surg units, and assisting with the cleaning of patient care equipment.

Responsibilities:

Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including assisting patients with getting in and out of bed; orienting patients to call light and side rails, maintaining accessibility and answering call light in a timely fashion; staying with restless patients; making and instructing in the use of cough pillows; and assisting in the collection of medical data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring. Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, such as preparation of the unit, transferring patients to beds, assembling patients' belongings, and accompanying patients as directed. Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs, such as partial bed baths, assistance with shower and sit baths, as appropriate for patient; filling water pitchers and serving nourishments; and recording intake and output. Assists with collection of specimens including phlebotomy. Documents vital signs and I&O on appropriate forms and EMR. Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis. Maintains knowledge of and complies with infectious diseases policy and procedures, such as appropriately caring for patients on precautions, using protective measures as deemed appropriate, and separating and disposing of infectious materials appropriately.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Requires previous Nursing Assistant experience or for nursing students, one clinical rotation completed. Computer skills required.

Certification/Licensure:

CNA license preferred

BLS Software/Hardware:

Knowledge of Meditech preferred. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language. Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols. Able to lift, transfer, and move patients. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Compensation Range:

$17.84- $26.51 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.