Triage Recheck Assistant

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for Triage Recheck Assistants to join our Emergency Department in Springfield, MA. Reports to the Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, however, daily activities are coordinated by the charge RN. This description covers the essential function of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Responsibilities include direct patient care.

Requirements

1-3 years Required Work Experience
GED or HiSET (Required)
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification
CPR, Safety Education, Point of Care Validation, Self Learning Module, written test, direct clinical observation

Nice To Haves

None listed

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for all age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients within this role.
Monitors basic physiological parameters and reports changes to the RN. Administers treatment and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure.
Identifies self to patients and families; wears ID badge 100% of the time.
Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with hospital and departmental safety procedures. Fosters an environment that reflects teamwork by offering to help those who are in need and demonstrates respectful communication with all co-workers. Develops and maintains good human relation skills.
Participates with educational activities, unit staff meetings and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures. Maintains basic Cardiac Life Support Certification, day away validations and attends mandatory in-services to maintain skills competency.
Fosters an environment that reflects teamwork by offering to help those who are in need and demonstrates respectful communication with all co-workers.
Take vital signs/assessments
Acts as patient/family advocate. Provides for patient safety. Assists ambulatory patients in a safe manner.
Has knowledge of care of patients with latex, other allergies
Apply simple dressings both sterile and non-sterile
Take charts from patients for logging into book. Brings paper work to appropriate location. Log patient into book.
Provides patients with comfort measure; blankets, etc.

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health