Job Description
Provides delegated patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and Physician. This position serves the following patient age categories: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Provides direct patient care appropriate to patients condition, needs and/or age.
A. Obtains initial vital signs and monitors according to department policy, notifying nurse of all deviations from the norm.
B. Assists the nurse and/or physician with procedures.
C. Performs delegated procedures, surgical preps, wound care, clean and sterile dressings, urinary catheterizations, staple and suture removal.
D. Provides immediate treatment of injuries including immobilization, hemorrhage control and infection control.
2. Maintains a safe, efficient and clean patient environment.
A. Ensures that all specialty carts are clean and well stocked.
B. Establishes and implements plan by which all EMS equipment is returned to proper EMS system.
C. Completes all work orders for maintenance and repair of equipment; ensures all equipment is clean and in good working order.
D. Orders and maintains supplies for the department.
E. Collects non-controlled medications, distributing to appropriate licensed personnel on the unit.
3. Demonstrates behaviors that incorporate the MCHS values
A. Work practices exhibit ethics and integrity.
1. Keeps promises and commitments and takes responsibility for the results of his/her decisions.
2. Recognizes the contributions of others and gives credit where credit is due.
3. Always seeks to follow policies and procedures.
B. Provides outstanding care and services.
1. Goes beyond the call of duty to achieve desired results.
2. Takes ownership of problems and asks for help when needed.
3. Anticipates the needs of visitors, patients and peers and assists them in a helpful, positive way.
C. Demonstrates individual initiative and creativity.
1. Takes on assignments that provide an opportunity to learn.
2. Encourages, develops and accepts new and innovative ways of doing things.
D. Shows respect and compassion for all individuals.
1. Greets patients, visitors and staff in a friendly manner.
2. Demonstrates concern for the rights, privacy and confidentiality of others.
3. Seeks to solve problems for the customer and offers assistance and encouragement to others.
4. Follows through by helping peers complete work assignments.
E. Manages resources efficiently and works with team members to reduce costs and improve quality.
4. Demonstrates personal accountability
A. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and keeps appropriate persons informed of problems.
B. Completes work in manner to enhance patient satisfaction.
C. Demonstrates basic and advanced department competencies.
D. Attends required meetings as determined by Department Director.
E. Demonstrates appropriate use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment.
F. Demonstrates adherence to established dress code.
G. Completes mandatory requirements:
1. Completes mandatory education: CPR, Fire/Safety, Blood Borne Pathogens, Safe Medical Devices, TB, Utilities Management Failure, Health and Safety Plan, Falls Prevention and Department-specific.
2. Obtains TB testing per schedule
3. Maintains current license or listing.
H. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
5. Collaborates with co-workers to accomplish department/program objectives.
6. Lead Role Only: Serves as a role model and resource person for the department.
A. Precepts new EMTs.
B. Assists with development and evaluation of competency based orientation for EMTs.
C. Monitors EMT checklist daily and communicates concerns to nurse director or designee.
D. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with all members of health care team and patient/family.
E. Assists with maintaining supplies in department.
F. Maintains strong liaisons with Lab, Xray, SPD, Laundry, and other ancillary services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Lift thirty pounds or more four or more times/hour
Stand and/or walk for majority of shift
Bend and/or stoop frequently
Sufficiently mobile to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts and equipment
Prioritize work
Work with multiple interruptions and concurrent activities
NT/EMT competencies appropriate to patient age
Work and talk with people
Communicate via telephone and other automation vehicles
Visualize computer screens, medical records forms and equipment screens
Lift and position patients of all weights and heights
Hear blood pressures, IV alarms, call bells, monitor alarms, etc.
Physical job demands may be subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities
Hours: 32
Schedule: 7:00am to 7:00pm plus one 8 hr shift
Schedule: 7:00am to 7:00pm plus one 8 hr shift
