Summary

Provides support to the unit and direct patient care to Emergency Department patients.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• Nationally Registered EMT/A, NH EMS Provider's license OR State of N.H Licensed Nursing Assistant
• CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Major Responsibilities

1. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety and environment of care programs, infection control standards and safety control standards.
2. Provides personal care to patients as needed or requested. Assists the RN with patient care including, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, blood drawing, glucose testing, application of cardiac monitoring, application of simple dressing and splints.
3. Orders and maintains adequate levels of supplies for all areas of the ED. Takes inventory and stocks the triage area, orthopedic, eye, ENT, and airway carts, and each patient care area, ensuring that all appropriate equipment is available in each area. Ensures that blanket warmers and glucometer checks are complete.
4. Assists with patient flow activities by loading and cleaning rooms, preparing patients for exam and for disposition, assisting with patient transportation to and from diagnostic imaging and other departments.
5. Performs phlebotomy and EKGs. Orients new staff.
6. May initiate IV therapy if certified as an EMT Advanced.
7. Documents accurately, timely, concisely and legibly in accordance with department policies in the EMR.
8. Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate.