ED Secretary/Technician

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton, MA, is seeking an Emergency Department Secretary/Technician for night shifts (11:00pm–7:30am) with rotating weekends/holidays.

This role involves direct and non-direct patient care, clerical tasks, and unit duties under supervision. Ideal candidates are junior to senior nursing students or PA students, with 6 months to 1 year of nursing assistant or related clinical experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Six months to one year nursing assistant experience or related clinical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Handle clerical, supply, and messenger duties in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and physicians to support patient flow and safety.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

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: 11:00pm - 7:30am; 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.

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)

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.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locus Street- LAND

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.73 - $28.82/Hourly

Grade

SC2C27At 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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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.