Paramedic

Aya Healthcare

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

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Patient Care Assistant At Boston Medical Center - South we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional personalized health care with dignity compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do our organization may be a good fit for you. Schedule: Per Diem As Needed Non-Benefit Eligible Position Summary Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. This includes greeting admissions taking and recording vital signs performing EKG's insertion and removal of IVs assisting with procedures providing hygiene and nutrition feeding patients as needed and making rounds on a group of assigned patients stocking supplies transferring patients to Med/Surg and Telemetry units and assisting with cleaning patient care equipment. Responsibilities
Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient: Assists patients getting in and out of bed. Orients patient to call light and side rails maintains accessibility and answers call light in a timely fashion. Stays with restless patients. Makes and instructs in the use of cough pillows. Assists in the collection of medical data vital signs and cardiac monitoring. Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission transfer and discharge of patients: Preparation of the unit. Transferring patient to bed. Assembling patients' belongings. Accompanying patients as directed. Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs: Partial bed baths assistance with shower and sit baths as appropriate for patient. Fills water pitchers and serves nourishments. Records intake and output. Assists with collection of specimens including phlebotomy. Documents vital signs I&O IV insertions or removals on appropriate forms and EMR. Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis. Knowledgeable and compliant with infectious diseases policy and procedures: Appropriately cares for patients on precautions. Uses protective measures as deemed appropriate. Separates infectious materials and disposes of them appropriately. Complies with Patient Safety goals as set forth by BMC South.
Required Knowledge & Skills Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience or clinical experience at BMC South. Certification/Licensure: EMT-P Paramedic. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols. Able to lift transfer and move patients. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. IV/Phlebotomy Skills Dysrhythmia recognition. Compensation Range: 22.76- 33.83 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications or apps job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

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