Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing individualized care to patients in an emergency setting according to established standards, policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• Prepares and transports patients for examination.
• Assists emergency staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions as delegated.
• Performs EKGs and point of care testing.
• Applies splints and braces on patients as ordered assuring good CMS after application.
• Performs mandatory equipment checks.
• Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
• Accompanies ambulance transports and assists with airway management as needed.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with patient-related activities under the supervision of the RN.
• Prepares equipment and aids providers during examination, testing, and treatments of patients.
• Maintains stocked supplies of equipment in the emergency department.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course OR completion of a Nurse Internship with Ridgeview Medical Center

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Knowledge of basic computer functions
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment

License/Certifications

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification
• Receive MOAB Certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• EMT certification
• Nursing Assistant Certification
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or EMT
• Experience in a hospital setting

Cognitive and Mental Demands

Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Continuous
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
Problem Solving - Continuous
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Continuous
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Continuous
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous

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