ER Tech

MetroWest Medical Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA seeks an Emergency Technician to support the ED team by assisting with patient care, transport, and vital signs collection. The role includes phlebotomy, EKGs, oxygen administration, and patient observation in fast-paced settings.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and 6 months of related emergency experience. Sign-on bonus available based on eligibility and location. Tenet affiliated facility offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Specialized courses in phlebotomy procedures, EKG training, and vital signs.
• CPR certification required.
• Yearly certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and transports of patients under supervision.
• Performs EKGs and records vital signs with proper labeling.
• Positions and moves patients and assists with restraints as needed.
• Applies nasal cannula oxygen and collects specimens for testing.
• Performs phlebotomy following sterile procedures and labeling rules.
• Monitors patient comfort and reports concerns to nursing staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG training

Vital signs

Team approach

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Yearly certification

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Under general supervision of Charge Nurse or a Registered Nurse and according to established Emergency Department policies and procedures, maintains appropriate level of supplies and cleaning of equipment for the Emergency Department. Assists with observation and moving and restraining of patients as necessary. Provides emergency services to adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients as instructed. Also transports patients or specimens to appropriate departments. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients in the following age groups: All ages; Neonate; Infancy; Toddler; Preschool; School age; Adolescent; Adult; Geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care & transports of patients and performs stat duties as situations necessitate; performs EKG's as needed, appropriately placing electrodes and securing a hard copy of the patient's permanent record and assuring it is properly marked with patient’s name and number; takes patient’s pulse ox and/or vital signs, referring problems to nursing staff as situation necessitates.
• Assists with positioning and/or moving patients from stretchers to wheelchairs; and in the restraining of patients, using the team approach (Department of Public Health Guidelines)
• Also responsible for the observation of disruptive patients in restraints, watching for escalation of behavior. (This is required by law by the Department of Public Health.)
• Applies Nasal Cannula Oxygen as directed by RN, obtains specimens, such as urine, as directed, performs bedside testing and quality control, also performs noninvasive oxygen saturations and peak flow measurements on patients in need of respiratory readings, performs visual acuities as directed.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed, following all sterile procedures and proper labeling techniques.
• At all times observes patient for negative reactions and takes appropriate measures to allay patient anxiety. Disposes of used needles or equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Specialized courses in phlebotomy procedures, formal training for the team approach to patient intervention, EKG training, and basic training for vital signs and related patient care
• Yearly certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as an Emergency Technician or related experience

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

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..., $15.01 - $22.52 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Specialized courses in phlebotomy procedures, formal training for the team approach to patient intervention, EKG training, and basic training for vital signs and related patient care
• Yearly certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as an Emergency Technician or related experience

• Assists with patient care & transports of patients and performs stat duties as situations necessitate; performs EKG's as needed, appropriately placing electrodes and securing a hard copy of the patient's permanent record and assuring it is properly marked with patient’s name and number; takes patient’s pulse ox and/or vital signs, referring problems to nursing staff as situation necessitates.
• Assists with positioning and/or moving patients from stretchers to wheelchairs; and in the restraining of patients, using the team approach (Department of Public Health Guidelines)
• Also responsible for the observation of disruptive patients in restraints, watching for escalation of behavior. (This is required by law by the Department of Public Health.)
• Applies Nasal Cannula Oxygen as directed by RN, obtains specimens, such as urine, as directed, performs bedside testing and quality control, also performs noninvasive oxygen saturations and peak flow measurements on patients in need of respiratory readings, performs visual acuities as directed.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed, following all sterile procedures and proper labeling techniques.
• At all times observes patient for negative reactions and takes appropriate measures to allay patient anxiety. Disposes of used needles or equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Other related duties as required