Technician- Emergency Department (36 hours 7p-7a)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA, is seeking an ED Tech to assist nursing staff in the Emergency Department during a 36-hour weekly schedule from 7p to 7a.

You will operate under the direction of registered nurses, following hospital policies and regulatory standards to support patient care and safety. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with EMT/paramedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to assist in patient care; respect age, culture, and disability considerations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Meets criteria in ED unit competencies.
• Commitment to customer relations and patient safety improvements.
• Responds promptly to needs of patients, families, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rendering nursing care in the ED under RN direction.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide timely responses to patient and family needs in the ED.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication

Organization

Customer relations

Quality improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse, assists in rendering nursing care in the ED. Functions within policies, procedures and guidelines of SMH in accordance with the MDPH, DNV, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

36 Hours (7p-7a)

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing care to patients; all approaches to a patient are sensitive to the patient’s age, culture and potential disability.
• Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities listed in the core and unit-specific competencies for an ED Tech.
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Previous nursing assistant training or related experience (EMT, Paramedic, nursing student).

Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

License/Certification:

• BLS

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.