Per Diem ED Care Assistant

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Massena (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Massena Hospital seeks an Emergency Department Assistant to aid nursing staff in providing age-appropriate care under RN supervision. This role handles vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, patient transport, and daily unit tasks in a fast-paced ED.

The position supports patient privacy, safety protocols, and teamwork, with per diem hours and a 7a–7p/7p–7a on‑call style schedule. High school diploma and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CNA or HHA experience preferred.
• Medical terminology experience preferred.
• EKG/Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates competence in required technical skills.
• Prioritizes and organizes workload to support patient flow in the Emergency Department.
• Performs and documents routine tasks, including vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection/transport, and patient transport.
• Keeps patient care areas clean, sanitized, and properly stocked.
• Responds promptly to call lights and communicates patient needs to appropriate staff.
• Follows safety protocols, including proper use of side rails, bed positioning, call bells, and observation of at‑risk patients.
• Assists with CPR, patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and care of personal belongings.
• Completes errands and supports supply management as needed.
• Cooperates with team members and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• Assists in orienting new employees and supports departmental performance improvement efforts.
• Accepts reassignment to other units as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

AHA BLS

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rochester Regional Health's Massena Hospital seeks an Emergency Department Assistant to aid nursing staff in providing age-appropriate care under RN supervision. This role handles vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, patient transport, and daily unit tasks in a fast-paced ED.

The position supports patient privacy, safety protocols, and teamwork, with per diem hours and a 7a–7p/7p–7a on‑call style schedule. High school diploma and BLS are required.