ER Tech - Milford Regional - 24 hours, Nights

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $16.54 - $29.76 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend Scheduled Hours: 7p-7a Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 26000 - 2340 Emergency Room This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, the ED Technician assists the nursing staff in the care of patients. The ED Tech is responsible for performing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse. I. Major Responsibilities: Patient Care Support 1. Assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene, ambulation, toileting, nourishment). 2. Obtains specimens and performs measurements (e.g., vital signs, EKGs, blood glucose). 3. Assists in exams and treatments (e.g., CPR, IV discontinuation, sterile tray setup). 4. Applies protective and therapeutic devices as instructed. 5. Transports patients and equipment safely. Operational Support 1. Maintains and cleans equipment. 2. Stocks and prepares rooms with necessary supplies. 3. Cleans rooms and stretchers between patients using hospital-approved disinfectants. Communication and Documentation 1. Communicates clearly and promptly with RNs regarding patient status. 2. Documents all care activities in the medical record. 3. Reports physical or behavioral changes in patients to the RN. Age-Specific Competency 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Certification or licensure in one of the following: Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, EMT/EMT-I 3. Current CPR certification 4. Nursing students who have completed their first clinical rotation may be considered equivalent to Nurse Aide Certification Preferred: 1. None specified Required: 1. Previous experience in a medical-related field 2. Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred: 1. None specified Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.