ED Technician - 36 Hours, Nights (BMC Brighton)

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston seeks an ED Technician for the Emergency Services department. The position is 36 hours weekly on permanent night shifts (12-hour spans) with rotating weekends, located at BMC Brighton.

The role involves direct patient care under the RN, equipment maintenance, and supply management in a fast-paced ED environment. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and one year of related technical experience; English communication skills are essential, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of related technical experience.
• Nursing Aide Certification preferred.
• Active BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care and environmental support under the RN.
• Obtains and applies monitoring (pulse oximeter, telemetry).
• Performs basic wound care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy as directed.
• Transports patients/equipment and documents on ED Flowsheet.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates data to RN/MD.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year related technical job experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ED Technician is under the direction of the RN, provides physical care and environmental support for patients, in addition to maintaining, cleaning equipment and ordering supplies.

Position: ED Technician

Department: Emergency Services

Schedule: 36 Hours (Permanent nights, 12-Hour Shifts) Every Other Weekend

Location: BMC Brighton

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year related technical job experience.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
• Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform responsibilities.
• Able to analyze simple issues and solve them with direction.

Certification/Licensure

• Nursing Aide Certification preferred.
• Active BLS from American Heart Association

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care Needs:

• Provides and/or assists with physical care needs and environmental support needs of the patient as appropriately delegated by the RN.
• Obtains O2 saturation via pulse oximeter.
• Has knowledge regarding use of pulse oximeter.
• Has knowledge of normal values for vital signs and O2 saturation and notifies RN abnormal values.
• Applies O2 therapy via nasal cannula.
• Performs initial application and re-application of telemetry monitor leads and electrodes.
• Performs 12 Lead EKG's as directed.
• Assists with comfort measures including answering lights and toileting.
• Assists with patient positioning.
• Demonstrates ability to respond productively in a variety of emergency situations, providing direct and indirect patient care activities.
• May provide initial emergency airway management while notifying RN of emergency situation.
• Performs non - complex sterile dressing changes and simple wound care.
• Performs basic enemas as directed.
• Performs stool guaiac and quality control measures.
• Assists with recording patient intake and output.
• Assists with urine collection and monitoring.
• Performs glucose testing and routine quality control via Accucheck system.
• Has knowledge of normal and abnormal blood glucose levels and notifies RN of abnormal values.
• Participates in post-mortem care.
• May provide care of patients requiring 1:1 observation.
• Assists in applying splints, immobilizes, casts, etc. as needed.
• Assists in crutch training.
• Prepares patients for examinations as requested by RN/MD.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies intra-departmentally.
• Assists with computer entry as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by RN/MD.
• Documents all activities performed on ED Flowsheet.
• Maintains confidentiality and semblance of medical record.
• Reports pertinent data to RN/MD in a timely manner.

Unit Environment:

• Does department ordering and stocking.
• Checks equipment and supplies to assure departments readiness.
• Restocks/prepares patient unit cubicles.
• Reports/follow-up on damaged or lost equipment/supplies.
• Assists with general cleaning of department.
• Keeps hallways clear, stores carts, equipment, etc. in appropriate storage areas.
• Approach to Job Performance/Cooperation/Motivation.
• The ED Technician demonstrates a commitment to work collaboratively with other health care team members to facilitate and promote desired patient outcomes and to promote a unit environment which supports positive public relations.
• Performs responsibilities in a self-directed and cooperative manner.
• Uses time constructively and organizes assignment for maximum productivity.
• Cooperates with peer group in varying schedule assignments on time sheet.
• Meets the demands and functions during stress and emergencies in a positive manner.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions or in-actions and standard of practice.
• Requests and accepts constructive criticism.
• Develops a rapport with peers and co-workers that is conducive to patient care.
• Works in a team approach to accomplish unit goals.
• Maintains an acceptable attitude.
• Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner.

Compensation Range:

$19.34- $28.74

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