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MetroWest Medical Center

ER Tech

MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704

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Emergency Room Technician 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients’ lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Sign‑On Bonus Up to $2,500 Sign‑on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care & transports of patients and performs stat duties as situations necessitate; performs EKGs as needed, appropriately placing electrodes and securing a hard copy of the patient’s permanent record and assuring it is properly marked with patient’s name and number; takes patient’s pulse ox and/or vital signs, referring problems to nursing staff as situation necessitates.

Assists with positioning and/or moving patients from stretchers to wheelchairs; and in the restraining of patients, using the team approach (Department of Public Health Guidelines).

Also responsible for the observation of disruptive patients in restraints, watching for escalation of behavior (required by law by the Department of Public Health).

Applies Nasal Cannula Oxygen as directed by RN, obtains specimens (e.g., urine) as directed, performs bedside testing and quality control, also performs noninvasive oxygen saturations and peak flow measurements on patients in need of respiratory readings, performs visual acuities as directed.

Performs phlebotomy duties as needed, following all sterile procedures and proper labeling techniques.

Observes patients for negative reactions and takes appropriate measures to allay patient anxiety; disposes of used needles or equipment according to established safety procedures.

Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma.

Specialized courses in phlebotomy procedures, formal training for the team approach to patient intervention, EKG training, and basic training for vital signs and related patient care.

Yearly certification required.

CPR certification required.

Minimum of 6 months’ experience as an Emergency Technician or related experience.

Pay: $15.01 - $22.52 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Employment Practices Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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