Patient Care Tech, Part-time, Variable

Emergency Department Assistant

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcarewe make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.

This position is responsible for assisting Emergency Department Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, and licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic and technical patient care as outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State's Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

This is a part-time 24 hours/week position working two 12-hour shifts on both day and nights a week, day shift one day a week and nights the other. Day shift is 7:00am - 7:30pm and Night shift is 7:00pm to 7:30am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with patient care in the Emergency Department including; admissions, transfers, and discharges under the direction of licensed RN or Physician.
2. Assists with obtaining and documenting of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation monitor, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
3. Assists with safe positioning of patient, patient transfer/transport, assists with the application of orthopedic splints/dressings, and wound care.
4. Assists with obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
5. Assists with lab draws, if has current Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
6. Measures and fit crutches and walker and instruct patient on proper crutch and walker walking.
7. Assists with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures.
8. Decontaminates all equipment, instruments and supplies and assists with stocking supplies for patient's rooms. Assists with room turnover upon patient discharge from ED.
9. Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms to primary RN and ED provider, performs point of care testing (POC).
10. Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned. Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director/designee.
11. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
12. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
13. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
14. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.
15. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
16. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, Department Director, and House Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education:
1. High school diploma or GED.
• License:
1. Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Washington State MA-Emergency Medical Technician (MA-EMT), required.
2. Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification, preferred.
• Certification:
1. HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire
• Experience:
1. Previous healthcare experience required.
• Skills/Competencies:
1. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
2. Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
3. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Occasional or prolonged standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
2. Manual dexterity, ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds (supplies and equipment). Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift.
3. Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift and push/pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of equipment.
4. Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally.
5. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.