Under the direct supervision, provides assistance to theemergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clericalduties. Performs various patient careactivities necessary in caring for patients in the emergency department.Primary Responsibilities:
Provides direct and indirect patientcare, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.
Inventories andrestocks emergency department equipment.
Collects andtransports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.
Assists with the admission anddischarge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans andprepares examination room between patients.
Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assistswith orthopedic procedures
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months patient care experience in a health care delivery setting.
Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA).
BLS certification.
Preferred:
ACLS certification.