Patient Care Technician - Per Diem

Patient Care Technician

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

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 Care

• Provides 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 policy
• Assists 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 Support

• Assists 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.

Patient Observation

• Notifies appropriates licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Observes and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the RN.

Room, Stock, & Equipment Preparation

• Maintains 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.

Safety & Infection Control

• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines
• Complies with Regulatory Agencies (JCAHO, DPH, DMH) safety goals
• Participate in performance improvement activities

Shift: Per Diem

Required Skills:

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 Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience

• Prior ED Technician experience preferred.

Required Licenses

• Preferred EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. Maintains American Heart Association HeartSaver certification or BLS. Maintains CPI

Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Opportunities
• Free On-Site Parking
• Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
• Health and Wellness activities

Apply today and learn more!