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Emergency Department Secretary -Technician

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
$18.25 - $21.82
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
May 19, 2026
7:00am-3:30pm; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays 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 if availability meets scheduling requirements. 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. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS] certification required Experience Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience, and/or other clinical assistant experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. 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. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.