Emergency Department Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an ED Technician to support the emergency department's daily operations. It involves patient transport, ED preparation, and assisting with EKGs, wound care, and labs under physician and nursing supervision.

The role requires a CNA/EMT/MA program background with BLS certification and CPI training within 6 months of hire. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/EMT/MA program enrollment with clinical rotations required or current ED Tech experience.
• BLS certification and CPI training within 6 months of hire.
• Paraprofessional experience in ED settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, stocks, and readies the ED for patient care.
• Transports patients within ED and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Performs clinical tasks like EKGs, wound care prep; labs collected as required.
• Assists in EDMD and Orthopedics with splints and immobilizers.
• Performs lab draws as required and supports staff as directed.

Skills

CNA License

EMT License

Medical Assistant program enrollment

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in nursing program with clinical rotations

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.

24hpw; 7a-3:30p working every other weekend and rotating holidays

Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities

• Cleans, stocks, and readies the emergency department for care for patients.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Performs clinical functions, like EKG’s, suture set-up, assists in wound cleansing as ordered, utilizes sterile technique when necessary, obtains labs specimens: urine and serum, and other tasks as needed.
• Assists in EDMD and Orthopedist by applying splints, molds and immobilizers to injured extremities as ordered and sets up orthopedic clinic.
• Perform lab draws as required.
• Carries out tasks as directed by physicians, nurse director and ED nursing staff.
• It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Current Certified Nurse Assistant License, EMT License or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required or current enrollment in a nursing program with at least 1 year of clinical rotations completed; or a minimum of 2 years current experience as an ED Tech.
• CPI required within 6 months of hire.
• Preference given to those who hold a Paramedic license.
• Education Required High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Registration/Certification American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS).

Pay Range:

$19.90 - $34.81

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 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. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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 At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.