ED Tech - Per diem

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Per Diem ED Technician to assist in rendering nursing care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines from DNV, CDC, OSHA, MDPH and related standards.

Required: high school graduate, BLS, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient ages. Preferred: prior nursing assistant training or related experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to assist in providing care to patients.
• Age-specific communication and care sensitivity.
• Meets core and unit-specific ED Tech competencies.
• Must communicate effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Commitment to customer relations and quality improvement to prevent errors.

Responsibilities

• Assists in rendering nursing care in the ED under supervision.
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of patients, families, co-workers and physicians.
• Follows SMH policies, procedures and guidelines and applicable regulatory standards.
• Supports continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care sensitivity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse, assists in rendering nursing care in the ED. 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.

Per Diem

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

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

Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

License/Certification:

• BLS

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the 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.

Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.