Emergency Clinical Assistant (Paramedic)- Full Time Night Shift

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer an Emergency Clinical Assistant market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN! Job Duties Benefits of working at Geisinger: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.
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Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff On the job training and education Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Ashley May at ammay@geisinger.
edu Performs basic patient care under the supervision of the emergency room physician.
The Emergency Clinical Assistant is an adjunct personnel to the nursing staff and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices of Geisinger.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Job Description: Triages patient care by identifying, observing and documenting the physical needs of the patient and families.
Reports changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse Assists patient care staff by performing the following procedures: Phlebotomy, wound care and splinting, EKG’s, care and removal of indwelling foley catheters, insertion and care of intravenous catheters Provides patient care that may relate to rehabilitation to carry out multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
Provides unit desk clerk functions when needed.
Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
Blood glucose monitoring.
Assist with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.
Under supervision of physician or nurse, may transport patients between the Emergency Department and monitored units on medication.
Will transport medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit along with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank.
Provides safety and suicide monitoring.
Assists patients with daily activities including undressing and dressing as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures.
Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
May access approved medications by physician order and for administration by the physician.
May administer approved medications to a patient during a resuscitation with the physician present.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details Legal authority for the technicians to administer medications and perform other medical services falls under the Medical Practice Act and not the Emergency Medical Services Act.
The Medical Practice Act (63 P.
S.
§ 422.
17) states that the physician shall be responsible for medical services delegated to a technician.
Unit: Emergency Department Schedule: Night shift, including every other weekend and holiday.
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.