EmtPcaLpn

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position: Full Time EMT/PCA /LPN

Department: ED

Shift: 0.9 Z/Y - 11a-11p / 3p-3a 36 hrs per week (12 hr shifts)

PURPOSE

The EMT/PCA under the direction of the RN performs various patient care activities for assigned patients that fall within their scope of caring for a patient population which may include the newborn toddler adolescent adult and the elderly the EMT/PCA assists with data collection and performance of procedures that address each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The EMT/PCA collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide an organized and effective plan of care.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Emergency Department by:

• Answering the telephone and patient communication system.
• Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer.
• Transcribing physician orders.
• Maintaining patients records.
• Greeting directing and giving appropriate factual information to patients visitors and personnel from other departments.

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for the needs and comfort of patients in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. The patient population to whom care is delivered may include newborns toddlers adolescents adults and the elderly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma preferred but not required. Ability to speak read and basic math skills required.
• Must have completed an approved curriculum for State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training and passed the Nurse Aide competency tests for written/oral and clinical skills; or completed the SRMC Patient Care Assistant training course; or completed a Medical Assistant curriculum; or completed the first semester of the physical assessment course in the Nursing Program. After hire maintaining PCA competencies will be done through skills lab observation and written exams etc.
• Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).
• Must possess a current license as an EMT from the Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical Fire and Transportation Services
• Can demonstrate knowledge regarding the care of the acutely ill patient via current experience with an Emergency Medical Transport Service

BENEFITS

Competitive wages

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident and critical insurance

Employer paid life insurance

403 (b) retirement with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education reimbursement

Cafeteria discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differential