GENERAL SUMMARY :
Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists RNs and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments / examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit :
- Drawing blood and collection of specimens
- EKG’s
- Splint / immobilizers applications
- Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients
- Inserting neuro-gastric tubes and attaches it to the ordered drainage.
- Urethral catherizations of adult patients
- Application of sterile dressings
- Starting unmedicated IV’s in Category II
- Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s
- Prepares and assists physician with procedures such as :
- Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.
- Application of casts, holding patients.
- Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures
- Recognizes potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and reports same to RN / provider
- Assists patients as needed.
- Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
- Documents patient care performed, including vital signs.
- Cleans equipment, monitor stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
- Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains sufficient quantities of stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
- Transports patients and supplies.
- Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
- Maintains knowledge and utilization of limited high-tech emergency and nonemergency equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Unit Description : The ED is a 32 bed department with 2 additional trauma rooms. We are a Level 3 trauma center, certification for Stoke and STEMI certified.
We see all types of patients including pediatrics.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
- A general knowledge such as that acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Previous Emergency Dept Technician, MA or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
- BCLS certification required.
LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
- One of four certifications required :
- B-EMT
- Graduate Medical Assistant from an accredited program
- Completion of a formal nursing education program to practice as an RN offshore.
- Completion of a formal medical doctor education program to practice as a medical doctor offshore.
- EMT license preferred.
- Successful completion of a day orientation period required.
Additional Information
Organization : Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Department : HFWB Emergency Department
Shift : Night Job
Union Code : Not Applicable
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