When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANJob Description:Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.The Emergency Department is a close-knit friendly group who work together as a family in a team environment. "We are all special and you can be too!" Come join our great team!Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Emergency Department team?Essential Functions:Direct Patient CareProvides supportive, accurate and prompt care to the emergency department patients under the direct supervision of the RN or Provider.Undresses patients and secures/labels patient belongings according to department policyAssists patient in performing activities of daily living (ADL's) to include feeding, assisting on/off bedpan, commode, to/from BR and assists in the general transport of patients as necessary.Performs other duties as in-serviced, including crutch walking, simple dressings, and assisting physician/NP/PA with splint or cast application.Clinical SupportAssists RN and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments.Takes, documents and reports vital signs, height, and weight as needed; reports abnormal results immediately to RN.Places ECG electrodes and attaches ECG monitor correctly and performs EKG under the direction of the RN.Maintains competency and performs Point of Care Testing.Assists with setting up oxygen per instructions.Assists with attaching SPO2 appropriately, records I&O, and collects specimens.Task ManagementPrioritizes responsibilities with focus placed on positive patient outcomes.Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in response to unexpected change in work volume, emergencies, staffing or scheduling changes.Supports and assists members of the multidisciplinary team in all activities, as directed.Patient ObservationNotifies appropriates licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.Observes and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the RN.Room, Stock, & Equipment PreparationMaintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.Monitors stock and restocks as needed.Checks and restocks IV trays and records departmental refrigerator temperatures per departmental policy.Assists in cost containment.DocumentationDocuments care, vital signs and all other pertinent information promptly and accurately.CommunicationCommunicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians/NP/PA's.Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.Resource UtilizationUtilizes appropriate clinical and supervisory resources appropriately and as necessaryUtilizes the Nursing Education Department, departmental staff and/or peers for personal and professional development.Safety & Infection ControlAdheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelinesComplies with Regulatory Agencies (JCAHO, DPH, DMH) safety goalsParticipate in performance improvement activitiesShift: 3:00pm - 11:30pmRequired SkillsQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the essential functions.Communication:Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others.Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum Work ExperiencePrior ED Technician experience preferred.Required LicensesPreferred EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. Maintains American Heart Association HeartSaver certification or BLS. Maintains CPIBenefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:Tuition ReimbursementCareer Development and OpportunitiesFree On-Site ParkingDiscounts/Savings on various businesses.Health and Wellness activitiesApply today and learn more!As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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