FMC Emergency Department Associate

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, WV is seeking a part-time Emergency Department Associate to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed provider. The role supports nurses with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, and specimen collection in a fast-paced ED.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days. Preferred candidates have EMT/Paramedic licensure, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred WV EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Two years of college or two years’ ED/pre-hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with admissions, transfers, discharges and routine patient care.
• Record vital signs and monitor input/output.
• Assist with specimen collection and testing under department policy.
• Maintain clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Support department operations and communications with RN.
• Demonstrate ability to perform EKGs when requested.
• Transport specimens to Lab as needed.
• Assist in IV catheter care and drainage device management.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EMS licensure (EMT/Paramedic)

ACLS

PALS

Job description

## FMC Emergency Department AssociateApplylocations: Fairmont Medical Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-42794## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).**EXPERIENCE:**1. Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.5. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others.2. Working protracted or irregular hours.3. Working around biohazards.4. Working around infectious diseases.5. Working with or near the deceased.6. Working with hands in water.7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. ****SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**24**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**1510 WVUH FMT Nursing Emergency Department**Address:**1325 Locust AvenueFairmontWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.