Beth Israel Lahey Health - Needham, MA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Fully versed in all areas of department operations, performs as a member of a team responsible for completing all tasks necessary for the smooth functioning of the department. Coordinates and expedites the flow of patients and providers. Able to manage multiple clinical responsibilities which may include EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, crutch walking, patient activities of daily living and post-mortem care. Provides assistance and support to the physicians and nurses as needed. Assists with clerical and receptionist duties. Adheres to hospital policy regarding patient confidentiality. Exhibits a willingness and ability to communicate self as a caring and respectful person, capable of sensitively responding to patients needs.
Responsibilities
- Performs competently and safely in clinical tasks of EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, crutch walking, patient activities of daily living and post-mortem care.
- Performs lab testing, specimen collection, according to protocol and communicates results to the appropriate department personnel and documents in the medical record.
- Performs vital signs according to protocol and communicates results to appropriate department personnel and documents interventions in the medical record.
- Performs visual acuity testing competently and reports results to clinical nurse and ED attending.
- Performs oxygen saturation testing competently and reports results to clinical nurse and ED attending.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
