ECT Assistant - Temporary

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

15h

About The Position

This role will be a full time-temporary role for a 6-month assignment. Full-time
temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Job Summary: The Electroconvulsive (ECT) Assistant performs designated direct
and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the
direct supervision of the ECT Relief Registered Nurse(RN) and ECT Manager;
arranges all communications and activities related to patient care; performs
secretarial and clerical aspects of patient care; participates in development of
interdisciplinary treatment plan; follows policies, protocols, techniques, and
guidelines; utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service, safety,
and professionalism; contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation
among a culturally diverse workforce and patient and visitor population.
Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals preferred.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
• Operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position
• Perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Be assertive and consistent in following policies
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Follow directions
• Perform basic math functions
• Manage multiple assignments effectively
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Work well under pressure
• Collaborate with RN to problem solve
• Recalling formation with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail
• Function within scope of practice
• Able to distinguish colors, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• See adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
• Discern temperature variances through touch
• Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course required within ninety days and annual recertification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals
• Minimum six months experience as a nursing assistant experience
• Minimum one year of experience in a hospital and/or acute psychiatric setting
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Responsibilities

• Performs designated direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the ECT Relief Registered Nurse(RN) and ECT Manager
• Arranges all communications and activities related to patient care
• Performs secretarial and clerical aspects of patient care
• Participates in development of interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service, safety, and professionalism
• Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient and visitor population
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed