Constant Observer ED Per Diem Rotating
Company: Metrowest Medical Center
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
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 Americas 100 Best Hospitals List by
Healthgrades. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Assists with other duties, such as answering
telephones and/or other patients related duties as needed. 5. May
assist with resuscitation of patients as situation necessitates
under direction of RN. Onboarding Process: Please be advised that
candidates must successfully complete a background check and
pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. 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. 2. Minimum of 6 months' experience as an
Emergency Technician or related experience. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Patient care environment. Exposure to patient elements and body
fluids during the course of work. Frequent lifting, pushing, and
moving of equipment and supplies weighing 20-30 pounds. Also
lifting and moving of patients in difficult positions. May stand
for long periods of time while assisting with patients. May work in
unusual or difficult positions while obtaining tests, blood work,
etc., on patients. The above statements are intended to describe
the general nature and level of the work being performed by people
assigned this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with
the job.
Keywords: Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham , Constant Observer ED Per Diem Rotating, Other , Framingham, Massachusetts
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