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Provides support to the unit and direct patient care to Emergency Department patients.
Job Description:
Major Responsibilitiesa. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety and environment of care programs, infection control standards and safety control standards.
b. Provides personal care to patients as needed or requested. Assists the RN with patient care including, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, blood drawing, glucose testing, application of cardiac monitoring, application of simple dressings and splints.
c. Orders and maintains adequate levels of supplies for all areas of the ED. Takes inventory and stocks the triage area, orthopedic, eye, ent, and airway carts, and each patient care area, ensuring that all appropriate equipment is available in each area. Ensures that blanket warmers and glucometer checks are complete.
d. Assists with patient flow activities by loading and cleaning rooms, preparing patients for exam and for disposition, assisting with patient transportation to and from diagnostic imaging and other departments.
e. Performs phlebotomy and EKGs. Orients new staff.
f. Performs all clerical duties to include accurate and timely patient care documentation. Transcribes physician orders, maintains record integrity. Performs clerical duties relating to admission, discharge, transfer and death. Maintains department records and files. Requisitions supplies, equipment, maintenance and repairs. Keep stock and equipment inventories.
g. May initiate IV therapy if certified as an EMT Advanced.
h. Documents accurately, timely, concisely and legibly in accordance with department policies in the EMR.
i. Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate.
EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent -
Years of Experience - 0 to 6 months Directly related
License and CertificationNationally Registered EMT Basic or Advanced, NH EMS Provider's license OR State of N.H Licensed Nursing Assistant
CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Additional QualificationsAdditional SkillsStrong communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $29.42
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled