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Req Number 113674

Job Description

Participates in direct patient care activities, under the supervision of clinical healthcare team, in support of Emergency service operations.

Job Responsibility

• • Participates in delegated patient care activities, as assigned by clinician.

• Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.

• Draws blood and other various specimens. Processes specimens following established procedures and techniques.

• Performs electrocardiograms on patients and maintains related equipment.

• Observes cardiac and other patient monitors. Recognizes arrhythmias, obtains documentary strips, and promptly notifies appropriate clinician.

• Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as required.

• Records all patient care activities in medical record.

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

• Informs RN and healthcare team members of any observed significant changes in patients condition.

• • Participates in emergency situations as assigned by clinician.

• Performs CPR, as required.

• Assists clinician with bleeding control, suturing, crutch setting, splinting, etc.

• Assists in restraining patients, as needed, according to established policies.

• • Escorts or transports patients within facility.

• Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients to/from stretchers, assisting them into wheelchairs, etc.

• Picks-up and delivers specimens, materials and equipment, as required.

• • Adheres to infection control standards in the performance of job duties. Cleans and disinfects related equipment and supplies.
• • Assists in checking, stocking and supplies, as required.
• • Maintains ongoing communication with healthcare team members, patients and families.

• Communicates any concerns needing immediate attention to appropriate healthcare team member.

• Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.

• Responds to patient call lights, requests, and/or comfort needs, as assigned by clinician.

• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Must successfully complete facilitys training program within probationary period OR have current related certification in patient care.

• Successful completion of BLS course upon completion of orientation, required.

• Minimum of two (2) years related direct patient care experience, required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of phlebotomy procedures, EKG equipment, and cardiac monitors, required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

*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).

The salary range for this position is $21-$21/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.