The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for receiving patients, gathering patient registration information, ordering tests, generating specimen labels, and performing phlebotomy on all patient populations.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability.
11pm-7am Rotating weekends and holidays Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Other Certificate/Diploma Phlebotomy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure required Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS]
Experience Previous ED technician experience preferred. Experience working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed populations preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - CPI training required within six (6) months of hire. - Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as EKG completion, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs required. - These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant and/or medical assistant program. - Competency in nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy skills required by the end of the orientation period or position will be forfeited. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle high-stress crisis situations in a timely and effective manner required. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. - Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills required. - Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and make independent decisions and maintain organized working conditions (even in stressful situations) required.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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