Emergency Services Assistant (Nursing Assistant)/Patient Care Tech

divh2Emergency Services Assistant/h2pEmergency Services Assistant facilitates patient flow and customer satisfaction as the front-line support staff of the Emergency Department ambulatory entrance. Other duties may be assigned./pulliPractices according to entity mandatory requirements./liliPractices according to department expectations./liliPractices with a Customer Service approach to all activities./liliProvides care for patients according to facility/agency, JCAHO and the law./liliProvides care as part of the interdisciplinary team./liliDocuments according to facility/agency and department policies./liliPrioritizes duties according to patient and department needs./liliMeets the needs of the patient/family using internal and external resources./liliUses appropriate physical resources/equipment in a safe manner./liliMaintains appropriate licenses, certifications, registrations required to perform duties of their designated role/position./liliAddresses age-specific needs of infants, toddlers, school age, school age, adolescents, adults, older adults./liliPerforms role in a responsible manner taking into account customer service initiatives./liliProvides care for patients according to facility, JCAHO and the law./liliProvides care as part of an interdisciplinary team./liliPerforms specialized procedures as required by specific unit./liliUses sterile techniques as necessary./liliUses appropriate physical resources (equipment and supplies) in a safe manner./liliPerforms other duties as requested./li/ulpConsistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospitals commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service./ph2Patient Care Tech/h2ulliMust be courteous to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization./liliParticipates in patient care and other unit activities under the direct supervision and guidance of the professional Registered Nurse/liliAssists patients with activities of daily living as delegated by RN./liliPerforms direct care activities, including/assisting with bed baths, bed stretcher making (occupied/unoccupied for patient flow and efficient turnaround time./liliOrients patients to their exam room, including clothing list, television, and call lights/liliObtains accurate vital signs, height weight, pulse oximetry, and documents in Emergency Department Electronic Medical Record (EMR)./liliPerforms Unit specific patient care as directed by RN/liliIntake output (IO excluding IV therapy)/liliPost-Mortem Care; i.e; washes and dresses bodies of deceased persons/lili12 Lead EKGs/liliSet up Holter monitoring for patients based on physician order, if needed./liliParticipates in/performs patient rounding (based on acuity) on patients/liliProvides direct observation (sitter/1:1) as necessary based on department need/liliCollects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples./liliPerforms Glucoscans when required./liliMay be required to retrieve blood products from the Blood Bank./liliCleans equipment and supplies as needed during/after patient care process./liliInventories assigned rooms and/or requisitions supplies as part of daily assignment./liliPerforms dressing care, and wound care by assisting in the process of a normal saline irrigation of minor wounds (lacerations and/or abrasions)./liliDemonstrates through clinical practice the use of universal precautions, understands the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Standards./liliDemonstrates a thorough knowledge and/or practice in the prevention of TB transmission and adheres to all other infection control policies./liliMust wear facility provided identification badge at all times./liliApplies inline immobilization device (collars, back board), ordered soft splints, Does appropriate crutch-training/liliEquipment Inventory, Stocking of Equipment and Linen/liliAppropriately stocks patient rooms, IV carts, linen carts, and specialty carts/liliChecks all Patient Care Equipment/liliIn collaboration with clinical team performs room turnovers, in preparation for patient use./liliOther duties assigned within PCT scope and practice of care/li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pEmergency Services Assistant, Grade: 5A, Job Code: 00289/pulliAbility to read, write and communication in English/liliPossess a High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)/liliMust meet at least one of the following qualifications:/lilia) Completed a Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent/lilib) Completed an EMT Program/lilic) Completed an LPN Program/lilid) Completed at least one year of Nursing School Program which includes two semesters of clinical practice/lilie) Military corps person/liliPossess a Current Basic Life Support Certification/liliSuccessfully pass the Falmouth Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant/liliObtain CPI Certification within 4 months from hire and must maintain recertification bi-annually./li/ulpPatient Care Tech, Grade 7, Job Code: 00332/pulliHigh School diploma or equivalent./liliMinimum six (6) months experience in a health care setting/liliPhlebotomy/liliMust have taken the EKG course./liliCPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) within 4 months of new position and must renew every two years/liliMust have ability to read, write, understand English/liliCurrent CNA license, or EMT-P, or recent military medic or Nursing Student (1 year of clinical rotation required and maintaining of 3.0 GPA)/liliHealthcare Professional Basic Life Support BLS./li/ulh2Schedule Details:/h2p64PP (32 Hours Per Week), Rotating Eves, 3p-11p, Every Other Weekend Rotating Holidays/ph2Organization:/h2pFalmouth Hospital Association/ph2Primary Location:/h2pMassachusetts-Falmouth/ph2Department:/h2pFHA-Emergency Services/ph2Annual/Hourly:/h2pHourly/ph2Hiring Pay Range:/h2p15.73 - 30.43/p/div