ED Technician (36hr, Day/Evening)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 36,148; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a clinical support professional to assist in department operations and patient care. The role involves coordinating patient flow, assisting physicians and nurses, and performing various clinical tasks as part of a team.

Responsibilities include EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting and daily living activities for patients, while maintaining patient confidentiality and providing compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).
• Written and oral communication skills are essential for effective interaction with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide high-level customer service.

Responsibilities

• Performs competently in clinical tasks such as EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, crutch walking, activities of daily living and post-mortem care.
• Performs lab testing and specimen collection, documents results in medical records, including Point of Care Testing.
• Performs vital signs and reports interventions to appropriate staff.
• Performs visual acuity testing and reports results to nurse and ED attending.
• Performs oxygen saturation testing and reports results to nurse and ED attending.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary

Fully versed in all areas of department operations, performs as a member of a team responsible for completing all tasks necessary for the smooth functioning of the department. Coordinates and expedites the flow of patients and providers. Able to manage multiple clinical responsibilities which may include EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, crutch walking, patient activities of daily living and post-mortem care. Provides assistance and support to the physicians and nurses as needed. Assists with clerical and receptionist duties. Adheres to hospital policy regarding patient confidentiality. Exhibits a willingness and ability to communicate self as a caring and respectful person, capable of sensitively responding to patients needs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs competently and safely in clinical tasks of EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, crutch walking, patient activities of daily living and post-mortem care.
• Performs lab testing, specimen collection, according to protocol and communicates results to the appropriate department personnel and documents in the medical record. Inclusive of Point of Care Testing.
• Performs vital signs according to protocol and communicates results to appropriate department personnel and documents interventions in the medical record.
• Performs visual acuity testing competently and reports results to clinical nurse and ED attending.
• Performs oxygen saturation testing competently and reports results to clinical nurse and ED attending.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required .
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range

$19.50 - $26.24

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