CHMC - EMERGENCY SERVICE ASSISTANT - Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Internal Posting Dates: December 18, 2024-December 25, 2024

CHMC – Emergency Department -Emergency Service Assistant – Part Time- Night Shift - 7p-7:30a; various as needed – Requisition 8088

Pay Range: ($18.33-$24.24)*+

An Emergency Service Assistant assists in providing quality patient care by enhancing support services and facilitating communication among medical personnel, in an emergency care setting, as delegated and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Responsible for managing patient records, accurate and timely documentation, patient monitoring, implementing specific procedures and programs, coordinating work within and among other departments, reporting pertinent information to immediate supervisor, responding to inquiries or requests for information, and assisting immediate supervisor with tasks which support departmental operations.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an approved Nursing Attendant program or one year experience as a basic EMT/EMS background. BLS Certification. Successful of level I EKG within six months of position start date. Ability to implement and support procedures and programs pertaining to patient safety and security. Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information. Maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies. Knowledge of providing individualized attention and patient care through assisting with routine activities. Exhibit proficient communication skills and ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities. Ability to sustain attention to detail and accuracy as it pertains to the documentation of information. Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients. Ability to document patient responses to treatment and observation of progress. Providing assistance with reception/clerical duties. Proficient computer skills. Ability to perform order transcription and manage patient records. Performing various intervention tasks assigned by the charge nurse. Ability to lift, move, and transport patients safely. Acknowledging changes in a patient’s condition or behavior, and promptly reporting these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel. Ability to organize and prioritize in an emergency care setting.

Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, push, pull stand for prolonged periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.

+Shift differential of $2.25 not included

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