Responsibilities:

• Obtains vital signs, height and weight as directed.
• Collects patient specimens and prepares specimens appropriately for transport to labs.
• Prepares patient for exams, tests and special procedures and assists with exams and treatments as applicable.
• Completes the rooming process, to include but not limited to: review of medications, updating allergies, identifying pain level and asking regulatory screening questions.
• Identifies, documents and reports changes to RN and or MD.
• Assists with indirect patient care.
• Performs patient treatments as directed, to include: the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, measures, applies changes and removing of casts, braces and splints.
• Repairs cast and apply and instruct patients in the use of DME.
• Removes dressings, sutures, & staples.
• Stocks supplies and linens as applicable. Cleans and restocks dressing supply cart, checks emergency carts, empties needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Maintains all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assists in Regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and the overall functioning of the department.
• Participates in department meetings and performs duties in an independent and assertive manner under the direction of an RN and or MD.
• Initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and follow oral and written instructions.
• Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform job duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities.
• Basic knowledge of math.
• Additional formal training /education may substitute some or all stated experience.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires good interpersonal skills to interact with all staff, patients and family members.
• Requires strong organizational skills to set priorities, organize work activities and complete assigned work.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years recent patient care experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting preferred.
• Proficient in the use of an electronic medical record preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.