ED Technician - 3p-11:30p

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Emergency Department team. This role involves providing essential support in a fast-paced environment, ensuring top-notch patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong phlebotomy skills and a commitment to excellent customer relations. With a focus on patient safety and care, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients during critical moments. If you're passionate about emergency care and looking to grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification.
• Experience in Emergency Room settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced Emergency Department and assist in patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing under RN direction.

Skills

Customer Relations Skills

Phlebotomy

Emergency Care

Point of Care Testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 3p-1130pm, e/o wknd, holiday as assigned

Category: Medical Assistant

Department: Emergency Department CH

Job Type: PT20Plus HPW

Work Shift: Evening

Hours/Week: 24.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires! Pro-rated bonus for part-time employees.

Job Details

CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at our Cambridge and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The ability to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Answer phones and perform order entry
• Phlebotomy (required to perform)
• Point of care testing
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Exhibit excellent customer relations skills with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care the needs of specific ages in regard to their growth and development
• Organize daily work, prioritize, and make decisions concerning care to meet the needs of individual and groups of patients
• Assist in the care and safety of all patients including behavioral health patients
• Adhere to and administer treatment according to Cambridge Health Alliance's policies and procedures

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Certificate of completion of a certified nursing assistant program in Massachusetts, or medical assistant diploma. Will also consider a nursing student who has completed a clinical rotation and or EMT certification
• Emergency Room Experience required
• Current American Heart Association/American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required
• One year Phlebotomy preferred
• All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam

KEYWORDS: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN; EMT, ED TECH; PARAMEDIC

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.