Triage Recheck Assistant

Req#: R27105
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Emergency Medicine Services
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Third

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Triage Recheck Assistant

36 hours

Night Shift, 7p-7:30am

Weekend and holiday rotation

Summary: 

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.

Job Responsibilities: 

1) 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.

2) Monitors basic physiological parameters and reports changes to the RN. Administers treatment and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure.

3) Identifies self to patients and families; wears ID badge 100% of the time.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) Fosters an environment that reflects teamwork by offering to help those who are in need and demonstrates respectful communication with all co-workers.

7) Take vital signs/assessments

8) Acts as patient/family advocate. Provides for patient safety. Assists ambulatory patients in a safe manner..

9) Has knowledge of care of patients with latex, other allergies

10) Apply simple dressings both sterile and non-sterile

11) Take charts from patients for logging into book. Brings paper work to appropriate location. Log patient into book. .

12) Provides patients with comfort measure; blankets, etc.

Required Work Experience: 

1) 1-3 years

Preferred Work Experience: 

1) None listed

Skills and Competencies: 

1) CPR, Safety Education, Point of Care Validation, Self Learning Module, written test, direct clinical observation

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Education:

Non-Graduate

Certifications:

Basic Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

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