MedStar Health
General Summary of Position
Join MedStar Health as a PRN Emergency Services Support Assistant! Become a vital part of our dynamic team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where we are recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses." This is your opportunity to grow in a fulfilling career in emergency services!
Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of Nursing or Medical staff, performing necessary sterile and nonsterile procedures and splinting as per hospital policy.
Assist with patient and family education, including instructions pertaining to their care and follow-up.
Monitor patient conditions, recognize significant changes, and report them to nursing and medical staff while performing necessary initial interventions.
Facilitate effective communication with referring physicians and ensure the proper dissemination of medical records to follow-up care providers.
Assist in patient admissions from the Emergency Department and manage telephone communications provide excellent guest and staff relations.
Engage in Quality Improvement activities to verify accuracy in duties performed and mentor new associates to ensure optimal team performance.
Exemplify our SPIRIT values and maintain direct observation of patients when assigned as an Observation Attendant.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
One of the following requirements must be met:
Successful completion of an EMT-B program;
One year of experience as a nursing assistant, office medical assistant, or emergency department assistant in a medical setting;
Current BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) student who has completed sophomore year and has clinical experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
One year of experience in a hospital emergency department is preferred.
This position offers a hiring range of $24.95 - $24.97.