Emergency Department - Secretary/Technician

About the Role

Various part-time and full-time positions available in the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician performs a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care, clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. This role also handles other patient care and unit duties as needed. Junior or senior nursing students and physician assistant students are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Nurse Manager, Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, including phlebotomy, oxygen application, and ambulation.
• Handle clerical, supply, and messenger duties.
• Complete other patient care and unit-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of nursing assistant experience and/or other clinical assistant experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated competency in nursing assistant skills checklist by the end of the orientation period (required).

Skills

• Ability to perform patient care activities requiring technical or on-the-job training (e.g., phlebotomy, oxygen application, ambulation).
• Skills typically acquired through completion of a certified nursing assistant, EMT, or medical assistant program.

About the Organization

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. With a history dating back to 1886, we employ over 2,000 medical professionals and support staff across our main campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Our network also includes home-based services through Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice in Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Pay

$18.25 - $25.38 per hour (Grade SC2C24).

Work Location

Onsite at 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA.