Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Part-Time, Night Shift
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator/Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for clerical functions in the Emergency Department and assists in care of hospital patients, under direction of a Registered Nurse and medical staff. The HUC/C.N.A. acts as a receptionist and patient registration clerk, performs tasks necessary to schedule patients, coordinates communication and is a messenger for the nursing staff. This position helps to facilitate and support the nursing philosophy, goals and objectives at Island Hospital and supports nurses and physicians in providing quality patient care.
Requirements
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course of study.
- Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant registration.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a busy clinical setting with changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to rooms/ treatment rooms, using wheelchair or stretcher, or assists them to walk.
- Obtains and documents vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature and pain level and places appropriate patients on the cardiac monitor.
- Answers call lights and determines patients' needs. Assists patients as needed (dress and undress patients, assist with toileting etc.).
- Assists with various examinations and treatments including but not limited to: pelvic exams, chest tube placements, wound care, laceration repair, and closed reduction of limbs.
- Verifies discharge sheet against admission sheet for accuracy and return of valuables such as glasses, hearing aids and items stored in safe.
- Distributes charts of discharged patients and distributes appropriately.
- Places surgery pack and consent on chart when ordered.
- Takes specimens to lab; directs patients/visitors.
- Retrieves medical records on admits after hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
