Er tech, emt-B, emt

3. Collects specimens as assigned

• Performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection and transports to laboratory when needed.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed
• Draws type/cross match for blood administration and properly sends specimens to the lab
• Assists with exams as instructed and obtains cultures as needed

4. Performs basic nursing procedures as directed

• Assists patients with oral hygiene, personal grooming, and bathing as needed
• Provide patients with bedpans, urinals, and blankets when requested
• Delivers and removes food trays promptly and changes bed linen according to policy and patient need.
• Retakes vital signs in triage and patients waiting for test results at 2-4 hours intervals or as directed by the nurse

• 5. Anticipates need for supplies for dressing changes, repair of laceration or other procedures, and places required supplies at the bedside in preparation for use: 6. Assists with transport of patients as directed; upon successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course, may transport STABLE monitored patients to the Telemetry Unit and/or to diagnostic testing areas. 7. Answer the telephone and take messages adhering to all HIPPA guidelines 8. After patients have left the treatment area:
• Strip and clean carts, cover with clean linen, and put carts in rooms where needed.
• Clean and restock treatment rooms to prepare the room for the next patient

9. Perform post-mortem care as directed. 10. Additional

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that care is provided for all patients incorporating the attributes of Careful Nursing.
• Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma is required.
• Prior experience in a comparable position at Insight Hospital or EMTB (Emergency Medical Technician Basic) is required.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Demonstrate basic competencies and successful passage of a cognitive exam upon completion of orientation required.
• Hospital experience and CNL certificate preferred.
• Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients.
• Knowledge of patients’ growth and developmental needs.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.
• Ability to work with city departments such as police, fire, ambulance, and other health care officials.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!