Emergency Department Technician - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering patient care. Under RN supervision, you will assist with admissions, rounds, hygiene, nutrition, and vital signs, while maintaining a safe environment.

This role requires high school diploma and CNA consideration; phlebotomy skills are a plus. You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting, documenting data in the EMR and assisting with transfers and discharges.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Nursing Assistant experience or one clinical rotation for nursing students.
• Certification/Licensure: CNA license preferred; BLS.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assists nursing staff.
• Maintains safe environment; helps patients in bed; orients to call light; monitors vitals and comfort.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge; prepares unit; moves patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living; serves nourishments; tracks intake/output.
• Collects specimens including phlebotomy; documents vital signs and I&O in EMR.
• Cares for infection control; uses protective measures and proper disposal of infectious materials.

Skills

Computer skills

English communication

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Medical terminology (preferred)

Mobility lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible Primary Summary: Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. This includes greeting ambulances, taking and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with procedures, providing hygiene and nutrition, feeding patients as needed, making rounds on a group of assigned patients, stocking supplies, transfer of patients to Med/Surg units, and assisting with the cleaning of patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff.
• Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including assisting patients with getting in and out of bed; orienting patients to call light and side rails, maintaining accessibility and answering call light in a timely fashion; staying with restless patients; making and instructing in the use of cough pillows; and assisting in the collection of medical data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, such as preparation of the unit, transferring patients to beds, assembling patients’ belongings, and accompanying patients as directed.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs, such as partial bed baths, assistance with shower and sit baths, as appropriate for patient; filling water pitchers and serving nourishments; and recording intake and output.
• Assists with collection of specimens including phlebotomy.
• Documents vital signs and I&O on appropriate forms and EMR.
• Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with infectious diseases policy and procedures, such as appropriately caring for patients on precautions, using protective measures as deemed appropriate, and separating and disposing of infectious materials appropriately.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Requires previous Nursing Assistant experience or for nursing students, one clinical rotation completed.
• Computer skills required.
• Certification/Licensure: CNA license preferred BLS.
• Software/Hardware: Knowledge of Meditech preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols.
• Able to lift, transfer, and move patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Compensation

Range: $18.38- $27.30 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It's a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC's mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.