Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPURPOSE STATEMENTUnder close supervision, provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Perform 12 lead EKGs.
- Transport patients to other departments.
- Place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitor.
- Perform Point of Care Testing.
- Obtain lab specimens and documents all care/procedures provided.
- Clean equipment and workspace.
- Order/stock department supplies.
- Clerical unit tasks as required/requested.
- Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
- Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages department to continuously improve.
- Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
- Support the Medical Center's Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
RequirementsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently licensed as a certified nursing assistant or emergency medical technician in the state of Missouri.
- Minimum of six (6) months direct patient care experience required.
- This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
- Current BLS required.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.