Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a EMT / ER Technician for a job in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: EMT / ER Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of Charge Nurse or a Registered Nurse and according to established Emergency Department policies and procedures, maintains appropriate level of supplies and cleaning of equipment for the Emergency Department. Assists with observation and moving and restraining of patients as necessary. Provides emergency services to adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients as instructed. Also transports patients or specimens to appropriate departments. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients in the following age groups: All ages; Neonate; Infancy; Toddler; Preschool; School age; Adolescent; Adult; Geriatric.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with patient care: transports patients; performs stat duties as situations necessitate; performs EKG's 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. Assists 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. (This is required by law by the Department of Public Health.) Assists with other patient care as required. Applies Nasal Cannula Oxygen as directed by RN, obtains specimens, such as 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. Makes up stretchers and beds as necessary. Maintains area in clean and orderly condition, following all sterile procedures. Observes universal precautions as required. Performs phlebotomy duties as needed, following all sterile procedures and proper labeling techniques. At all times observes patient for negative reactions and takes appropriate measures to allay patient anxiety. Disposes of used needles or equipment according to established safety procedures.
Each shift is responsible for stocking the Emergency Department supply areas and for checking equipment and cleaning or sterilizing as necessary. Performs other related duties as needed. Maintains and ensures adequate and appropriate levels of supplies or equipment at all times.
Transports specimens to appropriate lab area as needed. Obtains supplies from Distribution, Central Supply, Medical Records, or Dietary as required by shift procedures for the Department.
Assists with other duties, such as answering telephones and/or other patient related duties as needed.
May assist with resuscitation of patients as situation necessitates under direction of RN.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a High School Diploma with 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
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Tenet Mass Job ID . Posted job title: ED Tech FT Night
About Tenet Massachusetts
Facilities:
Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA
MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham, MA
Leonard Morse Hospital - Natick, MA (part of MWMC)
MA - SVH
Tenet's Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for
Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital in Cardiology in the state and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.
MA - MWMC
Tenet's MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you'll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24-hour
emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades' America's 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan