Emergency Department Assistant- Emergency Department

Emergency Department Assistant – Emergency Department

Emergency Department in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers 

Department: Emergency 

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts 

Job Type: Per-diem

 

 

Make an Impact with Baystate Health 

 

Baystate Health is seeking a Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) to join our Emergency Department team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Emergency Department team provides care to a diverse adult patient population, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care. 

 

 

Emergency Department Assistant Responsibilities Include:

·       Provides age-appropriate care in emergency, trauma, pediatric, and behavioral health settings.

·       Observes patients and reports changes in physical or behavioral conditions.

·       Assists with personal care, vital signs, mobility, transfers, positioning, and patient safety.

·       Performs assigned procedures and safely operates patient care equipment.

·       Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.

·       Uses appropriate de-escalation, restraint, and safety procedures.

·       Completes behavioral health observation and safety duties as assigned.

·       Maintains accurate and timely patient documentation.

·       Completes required training and follows hospital policies and procedures.

 

Schedule Details 

·       Job Type: Per-diem 

·       Schedule: 12-hour shifts 

·       Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends

·       Holiday Requirements: Rotating Holidays

 

Benefits That Support You 

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. 

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include: 

·       Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans. 

·       Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities. 

·       Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities. 

·       Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts. 

·       Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match. 

·       Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees. 

 

About Baystate Health 

 

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. 

 

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve. 

 

Start Your Career at Baystate Health 

 

You Belong at Baystate. 

 

 

 

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$16.34 - $18.78 - $21.46

 

 

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