ED Secretary/Technician

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for individuals to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.

About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and Recognition
Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:

* Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating
* The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence
* Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
* The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
* Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital

Our Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
* a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
* a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
* 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
* opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement

Job Responsibilities
The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties, as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The Emergency Department Secretary/Technician also performs other patient care related duties 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.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association required
• De-escalation training required within 180 days of hire
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as phlebotomy, oxygen application, and ambulation, etc. required. These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant, EMT, or medical assistant program
• Demonstrated competency in nursing assistant skills checklist by end of orientation period required
• Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience, and/or other clinical assistant experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required