The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.Essential Job Functions
Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care
Provide for superficial wound care
Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
Other Job Functions
Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
Travel to all facility locations as required
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:
Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (OR)
Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program and one year of applicable experience (OR)
Completion of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic) and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience [Oklahoma, North TX, Wisconsin & Pennsylvania markets only] (OR)
Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience (OR)
3+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician [2+ years in Pittsburgh market only] (OR)
3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience (Wisconsin market only)
3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience (Wisconsin market only)
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required
Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required in most markets.
Exceptions where it is strongly preferred include Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals)
Wisconsin (required only for EMT-P roles).
Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, strongly preferred
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, strongly preferred
For the Las Vegas market only, one of the following is required:
Active Paramedic (EMT-P) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
Active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
Completion of an IV certification course (one-time requirement) AND one of the following:
Active phlebotomy license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
Lab Assistant certification, maintained throughout employment
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
