Triage Recheck Assistant

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

About The Position

The Triage Recheck Assistant provides direct patient care and reports to the Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, with daily activities coordinated by the charge RN. The role includes monitoring basic physiological parameters, performing assessments and procedures within hospital policies, supporting patient safety and comfort, and assisting with patient documentation and flow. The description covers essential functions; other similar and related duties may be assigned, and management may change or add responsibilities.

Requirements

1–3 years of required work experience.
GED or HiSET required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
CPR, Safety Education, Point of Care Validation, Self Learning Module, written test, and direct clinical observation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages across age groups and apply developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care within the role.
Monitor basic physiological parameters and report changes to the RN.
Administer treatments and perform procedures in accordance with BMC policy and procedure.
Identify self to patients and families and wear an ID badge at all times.
Promote a safe environment by following hospital and departmental safety procedures.
Support teamwork, offer help to colleagues, communicate respectfully, and maintain good human relations.
Participate in educational activities and unit staff meetings; know emergency procedures; maintain required skills competency through basic cardiac life support certification, day-away validations, and mandatory in-services.
Take vital signs and perform assessments.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide for patient safety.
Assist ambulatory patients safely.
Provide care for patients with latex and other allergies.
Apply simple sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Collect patient charts for logging, bring paperwork to the appropriate location, and log patients into the book.
Provide patient comfort measures, such as blankets.