Emergency Department Technician I

NeighborHealth Emergency Department Technician

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Tech will provide patient and family-centered care as a member of the health care team. Where appropriate they are responsible for preparing the patient and environment for the visit and/or procedure. Emergency Department Technicians are responsible for maintaining non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment. The Emergency Department Technician assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of department-specific patient age groups. Emergency Department Technicians are supervised by licensed nursing personnel. Excellence in practice includes outstanding customer service with internal and external customers, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and proactivity based on the specific, evolving needs of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced life support within the scope of practice, as well as participates in Rapid responses in the health center.
• Accurately take and record vital signs, intake & output as ordered, height and weight, and in a timely manner.
• Successfully completes department-specific annual waived testing competencies per Lab requirements. such as glucometer, urine dip stick, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and others as requested.
• Performs venipuncture and IV insertion.
• Escorts patients to assigned rooms, helps them change into gowns, and prepares them for physical assessments.
• Performs CPR according to BLS guidelines.
• Performs 12-lead EKG and sets up for cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications and requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Hourly Rate: Starting at $24.15, and up to $36.50 based on years of experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

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