Per Diem Employment

To send your resume, please fax, email or mail to:
Fax: 978-249-5658
Email: hr@atholhospital.org


Human Resources Department
Athol Memorial Hospital
Medical Arts Building
80 Mechanic St.
Athol, MA 01331

Phone: 978-249-1225

You will also be required to complete an application packet, available at the Switchboard/Front Desk in the Hospital’s main lobby, or in the Human Resources Department.

Dietitian      

Food Services/Dietary  

Temporary to cover maternity leave (August 2012)                                                                     

Position Summary:  Functions as the prime resource for nutritional care and diet therapy of both inpatients and outpatients working under the direction of the attending physician.

Position Requirements: B.S. Degree; MA State Licensure or, if eligible, licensed within 120 days from date of hire; registered with the American Dietetic Association (preferred); Two (2) years of similar experience within a hospital setting (preferred); ability to read and communicate effectively in English; basic computer knowledge; pleasant personality.

                       

RN – Surgical Services

Position Summary: Provides direct patient care from pediatric through geriatric patient populations.  Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.  Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition.  Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.  Participates in performance improvement activities.  Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met.  Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Position Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Massachusetts; Current BCLS certification; Current ACLS or Basic EKG or Arrhythmia-identification certification; Minimum of one (1) year work experience in the operating room.                                                                                                     

 

RN – Emergency Dept.

Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.  Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care.  Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.  Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.  Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Position Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Massachusetts; Current BCLS certification; Current ACLS, PALS, TNCC preferred. Minimum of one (2) year critical care work experience.

 

Maintenance Worker  (must have 2nd class fireman's license)        

Position Summary: Assists in performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled jobs in and about the building and grounds, such as painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, security, groundskeeping, custsdial, labor, roofing, cabling, mechanical repairs and equipment and facility inspections. Assumes some duties of Plant Engineer in their absence.

Position Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent.; MA Driver’s License with clear RMV background check; must have 2nd class fireman’s license; 3+ years experience in similar position; ability to pass background check and/or drug test.

 

Respiratory Therapist - Cardio-Pulmonary; Scheduled as needed, days or overnights                                                          

Position Summary:  Perform all technical skills related to Respiratory Care for all age groups; perform various tasks on computers; assist with maintaining an orderly and clean department, check and restock supplies and when low, request them to be reordered; assist manager with QI and various tasks; evaluate therapy for appropriateness and make appropriate clinical decisions; contact physicians for order changes and to report diagnostic results.  Services provided include, but not limited to:  NIPPV; use of BMV with PEEP Valve as needed; assist physicians with intubations; mechanical ventilation, weaning and extubation; medication delivery; CA Therapy; ABGs; non-invasive co-oximetry and pulse-oximetry; CPT; NT Suctioning and other suctioning methods; Sputum Induction; Heliox Therapy; non-invasive cardiology diagnostic testing (including EKGs, monitor hook-ups, charging, filing, picking up and processing EKGs completed by CCTs).

Position Requirements: CRT or RRT NBRC credentials; minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting; current MA License; BCLS for Healthcare Providers; ACLS preferred.