Emergency Department Assistant - Massena, NY
Core
Provides basic age-appropriate care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN in the Emergency Department.
Role type
Emergency Department Assistant
Builds
Patient care and safety in the ED
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, EKG performance, specimen collection, patient transport, CPR assistance, patient admission/discharge support, call light response, safety protocol adherence, patient privacy maintenance, area sanitation, supply management
Preferred skills
CNA or HHA experience, Medical terminology knowledge, EKG/Phlebotomy experience
Responsibilities
Perform routine tasks including vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and patient transport; assist with CPR, admissions, discharges, and transfers; maintain patient care areas; respond to call lights; follow safety protocols; support supply management and orient new employees.
Seniority
Entry-level, direct support staff