Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing treatments and technical procedures as required and within the defined scope of practice or validated competency.
Job Functions
- Gathers all necessary demographic and insurance information in order to register the patient.
- Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
- Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
- Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
- Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
- 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.
- Accompanies ambulance transports and assists with airway management as needed.
- Assists with transfer / discharge paperwork as well as patient registration.
- Demonstrates competencies in the specialty areas of Emergency, Urgent Care, and In-Patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education / Work Experience
High school graduate or equivalentCompletion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course OR completion of a Nurse Internship with Ridgeview Medical Center OR an approved equivalent of education and experienceKnowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong communication and listening skillsAbility to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functionsAbility to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned aboveKnowledge of basic computer functionsAbility to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populationsAbility to work autonomously and as a teamCapable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environmentLicense / Certifications
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certificationPreferred Qualifications
EMT certificationNursing Assistant CertificationExperience as a Nursing Assistant or EMTExperience in a hospital settingCognitive 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
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.