Job Responsibilities:

　　Explains Hospital policies regarding admission, discharge, visiting, smoking, valuables, etc. to patients and their families

　　Assists with dressing/undressing patients, helping patients on/off stretchers and beds

　　Measures and records basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight. Reports abnormalities immediately to the RN

　　Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients

　　Responds to patient call light

　　Adheres to patient safety procedures including those related to patient identification, restraints, seizure, fall prevention, and one to one observation.

　　Assists patient with hygiene and comfort activities including bathing (complete and partial bath), grooming, personal care, and skin care.

　　Sets up patients for meals. When necessary, feeds patient and records calorie count and patient's intake on appropriate sheets.

　　Perform finger sticks using appropriate aseptic technique, utilizing glucose meter and report results to the nurse.

　　Assists with NG tube feeding by setting up and monitoring drip rate, records patient's intake on appropriate sheets. Distributes and serves ice water

　　Maintains airway clearance by oral suction. Operates wall suction units. May be required to perform Heimlich maneuver

　　Assists patients with elimination functions including foley care, incontinence care, enemas, and colostomy/ileo bag changes with mature stomas. Gives out and empties bed pans and urinals.

　　Measures and records intake and output. Empties and records drainage from Hemovac, Foley, Jackson Pratts, and Gastric suctions

　　Collects urine, stool, and sputum samples.

　　Assists with maintaining skin integrity by turning and positioning patients

　　Assists patients with positioning, transfers, and passive range of motion as assigned

　　Ambulates patients using assistive devices such as cane, walker, crutch, etc

　　Transfers patients using ARJO equipment and EZ Slide

　　Performs simple dressing checks and changes. Applies or adjusts patient care devices such as cold packs, hearing aids, immobilizers, and sequential compression stockings as directed by RN

　　Performs post-mortem care

　　Makes occupied and unoccupied beds

　　Removes soiled linens from work area and patient rooms

　　Responds to requests for information, directs calls, or takes messages

　　Adheres to Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions by: Prepare patients and belongings for transfer to other areas of the hospital

　　Performs the following patient care activities as assigned by the RN using proper body mechanics: Turns and positions patients who are bedridden. Obtains patients weight using stand up scale, bed scale, or chair scale. Ambulates patients as allowed using appropriate assistive devices such as cane, walker, and crutches. Transports and moves patients using a wheelchair or stretcher. Performs transfer techniques including one worker, two worker transfers, and stand pivot. Cares for old colostomy-application of appliance, stoma/skin care. Cares for old ileostomy-application of appliance, stoma/skin care. Administers enemas, as assigned

　　Maintains safety and comfort interventions on patient in vest or wrist restraints. Observes patient every 30 minutes and documents observation on the flow sheet. Release restraints every two hours and allow for activity as ordered (ie: range of motion, toileting, and ambulation)

　　Maintains one-to-one observation as assigned on patients who are identified as having the potential to harm themselves. Reports observations to the nurse

　　Actively participates in the fall prevention program to protect patients from falls and injury. Interventions include: Maintain bed in lowest position with side raids raised as necessary. Assists patient with ambulation, transferring and toileting. Keep call bell within reach of the patient

　　Appropriate use of bed mattress and chair alarms

　　Assists the RN/MD with sterile procedures, ie: setting up sterile field, application of sterile dressing

　　Performs CPR

　　Perform 12 lead EKG on portable machine and Dash monitors, with data entry and transmission. Replace EKG Paper as necessary in run off machine and EKG machine

　　Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

　　Job Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma, or equivalent required

　　1-2 years of ED experience preferred, OR EKG and Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited training program OR EMT/Paramedic Training.

　　*Additional Salary Detail

　　The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).