Emergency Department Assistant (Per-Diem) – Growth & Benefits

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) to join the Emergency Department team at Baystate Medical Center. The role provides age-appropriate care across emergency, trauma, pediatric, and behavioral health settings.

The EDA observes patients, reports changes in conditions, assists with personal care and safety, and contributes to a safe, efficient clinical environment. Training and compliance with hospital policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Provide age-appropriate care in emergency, trauma, pediatric, and behavioral health settings.
• Observe patients and report changes in conditions.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care in emergency, trauma, pediatric, and behavioral health settings.
• Observe patients and report changes in physical or behavioral conditions.
• Assist with personal care, vital signs, mobility, transfers, positioning, and patient safety.
• Operate assigned procedures and patient care equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized patient care environment.
• Use de-escalation, restraint, and safety procedures as needed.
• Complete behavioral health observation and safety duties as assigned.
• Complete required training and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient safety

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

GED or HiSET

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) to join the Emergency Department team at Baystate Medical Center. The role provides age-appropriate care across emergency, trauma, pediatric, and behavioral health settings.

The EDA observes patients, reports changes in conditions, assists with personal care and safety, and contributes to a safe, efficient clinical environment. Training and compliance with hospital policies are essential.