Emergency Department Technician (32 Hours, Evenings)

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Emergency Department Technician (32 Hours, Evenings)

  • 38919
  • 235 N Pearl St, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02301
  • Part time
At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule: 32 Hours, Evenings, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, 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:
    • 1-2 years of relevant experience or GSMC clinical experience
    • Computer skills required.
  • Certification/Licensure: BLS
  • Software/Hardware: Knowledge of Meditech preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • 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.

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