Emergency Services Associate

Mosaic Life Care•St. Joseph, MO

78d•$17 - $22

About The Position

This position cares for patients under direction of nursing and medical staff by performing the primary duties. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Services or designee and is employed by Mosaic Life Care.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required AND Completion of: a. an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years, or b. a fundamentals of nursing course, or c. a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.) or d. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program or e. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country or f. an emergency medical technician program with obtainment of licensure (EMT)
In lieu of “a” through “f” above in the Education section, documented experience working for six months as a nurse assistant in an inpatient setting, emergency medical technician or surgical tech in the past three years will qualify for this position required.
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients to rooms as appropriate.
Assists with patient disrobing, takes vital signs and pulse oximetry, applies cardiac monitors.
Transports patients and families to other departments and units as designated.
Collects and transports patient specimens including blood, urine, stool and sputum samples.
Performs point of care testing including quality controls and instrument maintenance.
Performs EKG’s and uploads into EMR
Performs and assists with wound care, suturing, epistaxis control, eye exams, orthopedic treatments and splinting.
Responsible for basic housekeeping duties such as basic cleaning of rooms between patients.
Performs cleaning/maintenance of patient equipment.
Restocks supplies, SPD equipment, linens and logs in all areas in Emergency Department.
Responsible for oxygen tank replacement (checking, replacing in department, and changing out).
Performs clerical duties as needed.
Assists licensed caregivers with procedures and patient care.
Other duties as assigned