EMERGENCY ROOM ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Health System is seeking an Emergency Room Assistant at Samaritan Medical Center. The position is onsite, part-time, with a 12-hour day shift. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and EMT/Nursing Assistant training; BLS within 3 months is required.

Prior ER/acute care exposure and ability to assist with patient movement and vital signs are essential. The organization emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and compassionate care for a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school level knowledge required.
• Nursing Assistant or EMT program preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire/transfer.
• EMT certification from an approved program preferred.
• One year of recent related experience preferred.
• Ability to move patients and take vital signs; communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
• Internship with coursework/clinical time (up to 6 weeks) with proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Stress management

Patient handling equipment familiarity

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant or EMT program preferred

Job description

EMERGENCY ROOM ASSISTANT page is loaded## EMERGENCY ROOM ASSISTANTremote type: Onsitelocations: Samaritan Medical Centertime type: Casualposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3585Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.6711 SMC EMERGENCY HOSPITALPay Range:17.97 - 22.92Care for our community, and your career.* High school level of knowledge. Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant or EMT program preferred.* BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire or transfer.* Licensing: Proof of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from an approved institution or training program preferred.* Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required* Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy* Ability to work under stress and complete duties, sometimes with numerous interruptions.* Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co- workers.* Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients and take vital signs.* Ability to understand printed health related material.* Completion of hospital based Internship which includes coursework and clinical time up to 6 weeks along with proficiencies demonstrated in competencies for phlebotomy and EKG.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.**Work Shift:**FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:0Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.remote type: Onsitelocations: Samaritan Medical Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236.Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System.Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone's job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference...and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.