Emergency Technician II (Paramedic)

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
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With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Job Summary
The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for receiving patients, gathering patient registration information, ordering tests, generating specimen labels, and performing phlebotomy on all patient populations.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and
Other Certificate/Diploma Phlebotomy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Paramedic License (Massachusetts) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
Experience
Previous ED technician experience preferred
Experience working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed populations preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CPI training required within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as EKG completion, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs required.
• These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant and/or medical assistant program.
• Competency in nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy skills required by the end of the orientation period or position will be forfeited.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle high-stress crisis situations in a timely and effective manner required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and make independent decisions and maintain organized working conditions (even in stressful situations) required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$21.93 - $30.49/Hourly
Grade
SC2C28
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