Location: Margaretville,NY, USA
Job Details:
Job Summary:
Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the RN, to provide direct patient care, maintain E.D. Environment and perform various clerical duties.
Responsibilities:
* Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is not available.
* Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID
* Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
* Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, and completion of history.
* Enter orders.
* Assist with ambulance communication, prehospital and hospital, from the ED.
* Xerox copies of medical records for transfers or admissions.
* Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
* Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
* Performs 12 lead EKG's, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
* Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
* Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
* Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities.
* Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
* Cleans instruments in proper solution.
* Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
* Assists on acute care when needed if there are no ED patients.
* Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment.
* Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED
* Additional duties as assigned.
* Make transfer packs.
* Call in on-call staff per staff instruction.
* Setup telemedicine equipment.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Education:
High school or equivalent required.
Licenses / Certifications:
BLS Certification required. Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
About Us:
Margaretville Hospital
Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.