Min: USD $18.83/Hr. Max: USD $30.12/Hr. Overview:
****Sign-on Bonuses up to $1,500.00****
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Emergency Medical Technician/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.
Qualifications:
Education:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
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Current EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant certification for Emergency Department required.
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Current CPR certification required.
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Maintain licensure and continuing education as appropriate for scope of practice.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge desired.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
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Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
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Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions.
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Communications effectively with all members of the patient care team.
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Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments.
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Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures.
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Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
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Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
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Performs venipunctures to collect serum.
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Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
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Assists in all aspects of patient care as directed while maintaining patient privacy.
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Checks, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens in preparation for daily work schedule.
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Responsible for performing equipment checks as directed, reporting all instances of malfunctioning to the nurse in charge of the department at the time the malfunction is determined.
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Performs clerical functions utilizing appropriate communication skills as directed.
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Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry accurately, efficiently and in order of priority.
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Prepares medical record for distribution to medical records and department copies as appropriate.
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Prepares paperwork associated with patient transfer to other facilities.