Emergency Services Assistant

Powers Health•Hobart, IN

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN and according to established practices and procedures, the Emergency Services Assistant facilitates patient care by performing specific tasks and support functions delegated by the staff RN. The role provides basic patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and requires skills appropriate to the emergency department environment. The assistant supports patient safety and comfort, helps with feeding, mobility, hygiene, linen changes, and restraint staffing, and performs tasks such as CPR, EKGs, point-of-care testing, specimen labeling, and patient transport as requested or directed. The position also requires effective time management and prioritization of patient-care activities.

Requirements

High school-level coursework or equivalent.
Fundamental knowledge of an electronic medical record system.
Current BLS provider certification.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Excellent verbal and written skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience equivalent to that acquired through unit secretary or medical assistant courses.
Completion of a hospital-approved unit assistants course.
Acute health care experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient care under the direction of the staff RN.
Demonstrate skills required for the emergency department environment.
Perform CPR when necessary.
Provide basic patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
Serve or deliver patient food trays, snacks, or nourishment, checking that patients are permitted to have them.
Feed or assist in feeding patients as necessary.
Assist with turning conscious or unconscious patients.
Assist with linen changes on occupied or unoccupied beds as needed.
Assist with cleaning incontinent patients as needed.
Assist patients with ambulation to the bathroom.
Assist with providing safety for patients requiring restraint staffing.
Follow safety regulations, including Universal Precautions; appropriate use of soft restraints or Posey belts and side rails; awareness of patient ID and allergy bands; and proper handling of contaminated linen and trash.
Correctly label collected specimens with the time, date, collecting staff member's initials, and source before sending them to the laboratory.
Perform EKGs as requested.
Perform point-of-care testing as requested.
Transport patients to designated hospital areas as necessary or directed.
Demonstrate effective time management and appropriately prioritize patient-care activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
Retirement savings plan.
Life insurance and disability coverage options.
Fitness center discount program.
Tuition assistance and career development.
Paid time off.
Wellness, reward, and recognition programs.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and nutritional and financial education.
Instant discounts and exclusive deals on hotels, food, clothing, and other items.