ED Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks an Emergency Department Tech to assist the ED team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, and basic procedures to support emergency care.

The position emphasizes safety, infection control, and teamwork, with responsibilities ranging from mobility to phlebotomy and point-of-care testing. Requires high school diploma, CNA/EMT preferred, BLS, 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training as Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNA/EMT-Basic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs and report unusual observations to nurse.
• Perform intake/output tasks, including specimens and Foley catheter.
• Provide activities of daily living and personal care.
• Perform procedures under RN supervision and assist with ED tasks.
• Assist with patient mobility, transportation, and room setup.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and document results in EHR.
• Perform phlebotomy under provider order and nursing delegation.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and supply inventories.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Job Description:

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ED Tech performs delegated tasks and assists the multidisciplinary health care team to provide care to patients in the emergency department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

A. Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel policy).

1. 1. Vital Signs: reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
2. 2. Intake and Output: Collects specimens for analysis; measures and records intake/output including foley catheter.
3. 3. Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
4. 4. Clinical Procedures: Performs clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
5. 5. Nutrition: Provides for patient's nutritional needs including: assisting the patient with ordering room service, set up of meal tray, and feeds the patient as required.
6. 6. Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
7. 7. Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures. Clean patient equipment following the designated process.
8. 8. Orientation: Assists with orientation of new emergency department technician colleagues.
9. 9. Transportation: Assists in transporting patients to and from other departments, as delegated by nursing staff, utilizing principles of prevention & safety: basic principles of body mechanics, infection control and electrical safety.
10. 10. Point of Care Testing: Performs point of care testing, including quality control, as well as patient testing for glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood testing Urine HCG. Communicates results to the appropriate staff and documents in the electronic health record (EHR).
11. 11. Phlebotomy: Performs peripheral venipuncture with provider order under delegation of nursing staff.
12. 12. Performs and prioritizes unit-based activities as assigned. These may include, but are not limited to:
    • Set up patient rooms: supplies, equipment, quick turnovers for admission
    • Assist with patient early mobility as directed by RN
    • Answer telephone and call bell and triage appropriately
    • Wound care and simple dressings Application of cold ice pack
    • Assists in administering post-mortem care
    • Assist with cardiac monitor application
    • Assists nurse in collection of routine specimens: urine, stool and sputum
    • Turning and repositioning as directed by RN
    • Maintain supply inventory needed to maintain daily operations. Stocks supplies, linen or office goods. Routinely reviews supplies to assure expiration dates are managed.
    • Performs BLS CPR
    • Application and use of the Lucas equipment
    • Maintains seizure precautions as directed by RN
    • Application and maintenance of external urinary devices
    • Empty drains as directed by RN (Jackson Pratt, Hemovac)
    • Collect blood culture and urine culture
    • Oral care (non-vented patients)
13. 13. Performs continuous observation for ensuring environment of safety for behavioral health patients with Provider order, under nursing delegation, and documentation of patient behavior.
14. 14. Maintain mandatory education requirements that include hospital wide mandatory education, emergency skills and unit-based competencies.
15. 15. Performs assigned roles as part of trauma and acute stroke response teams.

B. Organizational Requirements:

Incorporates LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.

Complies with all LHMC Policies and Procedures.

Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC.

Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards.

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Technical training as Nursing Assistant or EMT is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

AHA Basic Life Support required. Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT-Basic certification or higher preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.

Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

One to three years of related experience preferred

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $26.92

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled