BMC: ED Associate
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care, assists medical and nursing staff with procedures, and maintains a safe environment in an Emergency Department setting.
Role type
Entry-level clinical support staff (Emergency Department)
Builds
Patient care support and departmental operations
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient observation and reporting, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, IV catheter discontinuation, EKG testing, patient transport, basic life support certification
Preferred skills
EMT/Paramedic licensure, ACLS certification, PALS certification, 2 years college in health-related field, 2 years ED or pre-hospital experience
Technologies
EKG equipment, monitoring devices, phlebotomy tools
Responsibilities
Observe and report patient condition changes, assist with admission/transfer/discharge, record vital signs and intake/output, assist in specimen collection and care of drainage devices, perform assigned tests (glucose, urine, stool), collect blood samples, transport specimens, answer call bells, maintain clean environment, prepare patients for exams.
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt