EMT/Patient Care Assistant

Salem Regional Medical Center•Salem, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT/PCA, under the direction of the RN, performs various patient care activities for assigned patients that fall within their scope of practice. In caring for a patient population which may include the newborn, toddler, adolescent, adult and the elderly, the EMT/PCA assists with data collection and performance of procedures that address each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The EMT/PCA collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide an organized and effective plan of care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Emergency Department by: Answering the telephone and patient communication system. Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer. Transcribing physician orders. Maintaining patients’ records. Greeting, directing, and giving appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments. Under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse, performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for the needs and comfort of patients in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. The patient population to whom care is delivered may include newborns, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, and basic math skills required.
Must have completed an approved curriculum for State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training, and passed the Nurse Aide competency tests for written/oral and clinical skills; or completed the SRMC Patient Care Assistant training course; or completed a Medical Assistant curriculum; or completed the first semester of the physical assessment course in the Nursing Program.
Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).
Must possess a current license as an EMT from the Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs various patient care activities for assigned patients that fall within their scope of practice.
Assists with data collection and performance of procedures that address each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide an organized and effective plan of care.
Answers the telephone and patient communication system.
Receives and transmits messages via the computer.
Transcribes physician orders.
Maintains patients’ records.
Greets, directs, and gives appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
Performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for the needs and comfort of patients in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.