ED Patient Care Support Specialist

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift differentials

Overtime eligibility

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Résumé du poste

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center is hiring for an Emergency Department support role in Oakland, MD. The position performs nonprofessional direct/indirect patient care under supervision and assists nursing staff with procedures in a fast-paced ED setting. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 30 days.

Preferred licensure (state EMT/Paramedic), ACLS, and PALS. 40-hour work week; non-exempt; hourly pay range listed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years of college in nursing/biology/related field or two years’ ED/pre-hospital experience.

Responsabilités

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and intake/output; assist in personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and assist with dietary changes.
• Assist in department administrative tasks and answer patient call bells.
• Perform glucose, urine and stool testing and maintain quality control logs.
• Discontinue IV catheters as assigned.
• Care for drainage devices and monitor outputs.
• Perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport specimens to the Lab.
• Collect blood samples when phlebotomy credentialed.

Connaissances

Communication

Adaptability

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

EMT/Paramedic licensure (state)

ACLS

PALS

Description du poste

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center is hiring for an Emergency Department support role in Oakland, MD. The position performs nonprofessional direct/indirect patient care under supervision and assists nursing staff with procedures in a fast-paced ED setting. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 30 days.

Preferred licensure (state EMT/Paramedic), ACLS, and PALS. 40-hour work week; non-exempt; hourly pay range listed.