EMERGENCY ROOM ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in the United States is seeking a capable Emergency Department support role. The position requires basic clinical knowledge, certification readiness, and the ability to work under stress while maintaining clear communication with supervisors and colleagues.

Preference is given to those who completed a Nursing Assistant or EMT program, with BLS certification either in place or obtainable within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school level of knowledge.
• Experience or graduates from a Nursing Assistant or EMT program preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Licensing: EMT certification preferred from an approved institution or program.
• One year of current experience within last three years in a comparable job classification required.
• Ability to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
• Familiarity with equipment used to move patients and take vital signs.
• Completion of hospital-based Internship with phlebotomy and EKG proficiencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Clinical skills

Education

Nursing Assistant program

EMT program

BLS certification

Tools

EKG proficiency

Phlebotomy proficiency

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.6711 SMC EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Pay Range: 17.97 - 22.92

Care 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: 0

Samaritan is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.