Emergency Department Aide — Night Shift Patient Care

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Emergency Department Support Technician to assist nursing and medical staff under supervision. You will participate in direct and indirect patient care, observe patient conditions, and help prepare patients for procedures in a fast-paced ED.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, with preferred WV EMT/Paramedic licensure and ACLS/PALS.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsabilidades

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Reports equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages.
• Performs glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control logs.
• Discontinues IV catheters as assigned.
• Assists with drainage devices and monitoring output.
• Performs EKG testing upon request.
• Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• Collects blood samples if phlebotomy credentialed.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

WV EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure

ACLS

PALS

Descripción del empleo

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Emergency Department Support Technician to assist nursing and medical staff under supervision. You will participate in direct and indirect patient care, observe patient conditions, and help prepare patients for procedures in a fast-paced ED.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, with preferred WV EMT/Paramedic licensure and ACLS/PALS.