Emergency Department Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Emergency Department in the Boston area provides a level I trauma center experience with high patient volume and acute cases. This role supports clinicians, performs EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care and daily living activities to expedite patient flow and improve the patient experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, EMT/Paramedic training preferred, BLS mandatory and ACLS preferred, plus 1–3 years of related work experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical EMT or Paramedic training preferred.
• Certificate 1: Basic Life Support; Certificate 2: Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems including MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and completes responsibilities delegated by nurses and physicians in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, splinting, and patient activities of daily living; assists providers.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection and reports results in the medical record.
• Transports stable patients to inpatient units under ED direction; manages monitoring and equipment.
• Maintains supply inventory and ensures equipment is cleaned and ready for the next patient.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Teamwork

Customer service

Knowledge of procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Emergency Department in the Boston area provides a level I trauma center experience with high patient volume and acute cases. This role supports clinicians, performs EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care and daily living activities to expedite patient flow and improve the patient experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, EMT/Paramedic training preferred, BLS mandatory and ACLS preferred, plus 1–3 years of related work experience and basic computer skills.