ECT Assistant

Loma Linda University Health • Redlands, CA

9h

About The Position

This role will require a minimum of two or more scheduled shifts per month based on operational needs. 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. Education and Experience: Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals preferred. Minimum six months experience as a nursing assistant experience preferred. Minimum one year of experience in a hospital and/or acute psychiatric setting preferred. Knowledge and Skills: 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. Licensures and Certifications: Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred. Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course required within ninety days and annual recertification.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed