Emergency Department Care Assistant - Day Shift

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,038,000 - 68,536,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for a 36-hour day shift in the Emergency Department. The role supports licensed staff by assisting with ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, and patient transport.

You will document in the EHR, help with admissions and discharges, and ensure rooms are stocked and clean. CNA/EMT/MA or related experience preferred; bilingual skills are a plus; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required.
• Nursing student with clinical component preferred; BSN/direct-entry Master’s programs preferred.
• Previous ESA/PCA experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• May not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and vital signs as directed.
• Document vitals, intake/output, glucose results in the EHR.
• Assist with feeding and mobility; 1:1 observation for safety.
• Maintain stocked, clean patient rooms and report equipment issues.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients; orient new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for a 36-hour day shift in the Emergency Department. The role supports licensed staff by assisting with ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, and patient transport.

You will document in the EHR, help with admissions and discharges, and ensure rooms are stocked and clean. CNA/EMT/MA or related experience preferred; bilingual skills are a plus; high school diploma required.