ED Secretary/Technician

The General Hospital Corporation; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks an Emergency Department Secretary/Technician for Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA. Shift is 3:00pm–11:30pm with rotating weekends/holidays. The role includes patient care tasks alongside clerical, supply, and messenger duties under the Nurse Manager.

New graduates or students in nursing or PA programs are encouraged to apply if able to meet the schedule. This bargaining unit position is with 1199SEIU.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year nursing assistant or clinical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and non-direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Handle clerical, supply and messenger tasks for the ED.
• Assist nursing and medical staff per department policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Oxygen therapy

Ambulation

Nursing assistant skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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.

Job Summary

SHIFT: 3:00pm - 11:30pm; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.

The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties, as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician also performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed.

Junior or senior nursing students and physician assistant students are encouraged to apply if able to meet the schedule.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS] certification required

Experience

• Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience, and/or other clinical assistant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as phlebotomy, oxygen application, and ambulation, etc. required.
• These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant, EMT, or medical assistant program.
• Demonstrated competency in nursing assistant skills checklist by end of orientation period required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 30 Locus Street- LAND
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.73 - $28.82/Hourly
• Grade: SC2C27

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.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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