ED Tech evenings / nights
 Lowell General Hospital | |
tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Massachusetts, Lowell | |
 Dec 21, 2024 | |
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At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? Hours : Part-Time / Evening-Nights / 36 hours a week / 7pm-7am Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 3. One (1) year experience in health care or nursing services Preferred Qualifications: 1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent. 2. Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services. 3. Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Under the direction of clinical staff, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) including: Prepares patient room for admission; Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient; Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan; Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed; Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly; and Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. 2. Demonstrates ability to perform technical tasks, such as use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, collect specimens, 12 Lead EKG, Simple dressings, wound care, applies approved orthopedic splints/ dressings. 3. Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 4. Collects, records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner. Maintains paper components in each patient chart. 5. Greets visitors in a professional, friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination. Ensures that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times. 6. Functions as a Patient Sitter when needed by maintaining continuous observation of a patient as outlined in the Constant Observation guidelines. 7. Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person 8. Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry. Enforces department security policies. What We Offer: About Lowell General About Tufts Medicine Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org. | |