Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for providing individualized care to patients in an emergency setting according to established standards, policies and procedures.
Job Functions
- Prepares and transports patients for examination
- Assists emergency staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions as delegated
- Preforms EKGs and point of care testing
- Applies splints and braces on patients as ordered assuring good CMS after application
- Performs mandatory equipment checks
- Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures
- Accompanies ambulance transports and assists with airway management as needed
- Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Emergency
- Assists with patient-related activates under the supervision of the RN
- Prepares equipment and aids providers during examination, testing, and treatments of patients
- Maintains stocked supplies of equipment in the emergency department
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course OR completion of a Nurse Internship with Ridgeview Medical Center OR an approved equivalent combination of educaton and experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Knowledge of basic computer functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certification
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- EMT Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certification
- Experience as a Nursing Assistant or EMT
- Experience in a hospital setting
Physical Demands