NeighborHealth

Emergency Department Tech I

NeighborHealth  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!

Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.

To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

Emergency Department

All Locations:

10 Gove Street – Taylor BuildingUnder the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Tech I will provide Emergency patient and family-centered care as a member of the health care team. The Emergency Department Technician I assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of department-specific patient age groups.

Where appropriate they are responsible for providing care and managing supplies and equipment in the Emergency setting.

Excellence in practice includes outstanding customer service with internal and external customers, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and proactivity based on the specific, evolving needs of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs advanced life support within the scope of practice, as well as participates in Rapid responses in the health center.
  • Accuratelytakeandrecordvitalsigns,intake&outputasordered, height and weight,andin a timely manner.
  • Successfully completes department-specific annual waived testing competencies per Lab requirements. such as glucometer, urine dip stick, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and others as requested.
  • Performs venipuncture and IV insertion.
  • Escortpatientstoassignedrooms,helpthemchangeintogowns,andpreparethemforphysical assessments.
  • Performs CPR according to BLS guidelines.
  • Performs 12-lead EKG and sets up for cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

  • Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.

  • One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.

  • One year of Customer Service experience.

  • Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Hourly Rate: Starting at $24.15, and up to $36.50 based on years of experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

Federal Trade Commission Statement:
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

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About NeighborHealth

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is one of the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, serving over 120,000 people and recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Quality Leader. For more than 50 years, NeighborHealth has offered access to comprehensive primary care, specialty care and emergency care for patients in the Commonwealth. In a first-of-its-kind merger in 2020, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center joined forces with the South End Community Health Center and expanded services to patients who live and work in Boston’s South End and Roxbury neighborhoods.

NeighborHealth champions innovative care models to actively bridge health equity gaps in our low-income and immigrant communities with services unique from other health care providers in our state. In addition to primary and specialty care, NeighborHealth operates Massachusetts’ only satellite Emergency Department, which is the fourth busiest ED in Boston and is co-located with advanced radiology, including CT scan services, same-day Behavioral Health Urgent Care and an integrated pharmacy. Today, NeighborHealth remains dedicated to promoting and sustaining healthy communities, families, and individuals both in and out of the exam room by providing accessible, person-centered, compassionate, and high-quality health care services.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1970
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