Beth Israel Lahey Health · 5 hours ago
ED technician
Beverly, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $26.24/hr
1+ years expBeth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. They are seeking an ED Technician to assist the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing care to patients in the emergency department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel policy)
Vital Signs: reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the assigned nurse or charge nurse
Intake and Output: Collects specimens for analysis; measures and records intake/output including foley catheter
Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
Clinical Procedures: Performs clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse
Nutrition: Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including: assisting the patient with ordering room service, set up of meal tray, and feeds the patient as required
Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients
Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures. Clean patient equipment following the designated process
Orientation: Assists with orientation of new emergency department technician colleagues
Transportation: Assists in transporting patients to and from other departments, as delegated by nursing staff, utilizing principles of prevention & safety: basic principles of body mechanics, infection control and electrical safety
Point of Care Testing: Performs point of care testing, including quality control, as well as patient testing for glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood testing Urine HCG. Communicates results to the appropriate staff and documents in the electronic health record (EHR)
Phlebotomy: Performs peripheral venipuncture with provider order under delegation of nursing staff
Performs and prioritizes unit-based activities as assigned. These may include, but are not limited to:
Set up patient rooms: supplies, equipment, quick turnovers for admission
Assist with patient early mobility as directed by RN
Answer telephone and call bell and triage appropriately
Wound care and simple dressings
Application of cold ice pack
Assists in administering post-mortem care
Assist with cardiac monitor application
Assists nurse in collection of routine specimens: urine, stool and sputum
Turning and repositioning as directed by RN
Maintain supply inventory needed to maintain daily operations. Stocks supplies, linen or office goods. Routinely reviews supplies to assure expiration dates are managed
Performs BLS CPR
Application and use of the Lucas equipment
Maintains seizure precautions as directed by RN
Application and maintenance of external urinary devices
Empty drains as directed by RN (Jackson Pratt, Hemovac)
Collect blood culture and urine culture
Oral care (non-vented patients)
Performs continuous observation for ensuring environment of safety for behavioral health patients with Provider order, under nursing delegation, and documentation of patient behavior
Maintain mandatory education requirements that include hospital wide mandatory education, emergency skills and unit-based competencies
Performs assigned roles as part of trauma and acute stroke response teams
Incorporates LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities
Complies with all LHMC Policies and Procedures
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
Maintains patient confidentiality
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma or equivalent
AHA Basic Life Support required
Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math
Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Technical training as Nursing Assistant or EMT is preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT-Basic certification or higher preferred
One to three years of related experience preferred
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Fields
Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President
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