Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities and continual one-on-one patient monitoring.
Responsibilities
Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.
Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (3), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: No experience required. Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with certifications for EKG and Phlebotomy program; or LPN with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications, Patient Care Associate with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications or Emergency Medical Technician Program.
Other Information: Additional Education Info: Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant or Patient Care Associate program or Emergency Medical Technician
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 20%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 60%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
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Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
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