This temporary position for approximately three months involves performing routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in Emergency Services. The Emergency Room Assistant assists in treatment rooms and acts as an information source for patients when appropriate.
Responsibilities
Complete documentation and function as an information source for patients when appropriate
Adhere to all standards of nursing care and promote teamwork among co-workers
Instruct patients on general health and basic self-care procedures
Review, explain, and clarify physician orders with patient or parent
Instruct patients in use of home equipment
Administer patient first aid
Apply orthopedic appliances
Apply and remove dressings
Execute treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations and installations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations
Follow standard infection control procedures
Give enemas
Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment
Irrigate and pack wounds
Safely lift patients
Monitor patients' vital signs and for bleeding
Observe machine monitors
Perform inhalation therapy and surgical preps
Prepare and position patients for procedures
Respond to Code Blues
Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
Obtain patient specimens
Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis
Perform waive testing, including but not limited to blood glucose, urine dip, and pregnancy testing
Check patients' vision with Snellen chart
Assist physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies
Restrain or support patient during procedures
Select and pass instruments
Deliver food trays to patients
Heat and serve patient meals
Schedule, cancel, or reschedule patient appointments, when necessary
Direct members to appropriate department
Question patients regarding nature or illness and medical problems
Make initial assessment of patient condition
Fill out maintenance forms, as appropriate
Fill out laboratory, x-ray, diagnostic test requisitions or specialized test forms
Complete referral forms, as necessary
Obtain patient signature on consent forms
Record all procedures and activities during emergencies
Transport patient to and from designated areas
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Route specimens to laboratory
Transport laboratory specimens and procedures trays
Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations
Assemble and disassemble equipment and instruments
Check and stock emergency supply charts
Check that defibrillators are working
Set up and organize exam rooms
Select instruments and equipment
Set up instruments and surgical trays
Stock and restock treatment and procedure rooms
Rinse and clean instruments and equipment
Maintain clean work area
Train and orient new or less experienced personnel
Answer call lights
Answer nurses' station telephone
Answer telephones and take messages
Locate personnel by paging system or existing technology
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed, such as EKGs
Requirements
Minimum of six months (1,040 hours) experience (within two years) in Hospital Acute Care, in the field, or in an Emergency Department as an EMT or Paramedic
Paramedic Certificate (California) OR Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Good verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge of PC or mainframe computer system (or will train)
Nice to have:
Competency performing 12 lead EKG
Knowledge of sterile technique
Bilingual preferred
Spanish/Mandarin fluency preferred
Important Details
Schedule: May work rotating weekends; 1st week: Mon, Fri, Sat; 2nd week: Sun, Wed, Thu
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Employee Status: Temporary, for approximately three (3) months
Travel: No
About the Company
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency.
As Kaiser Permanente celebrates 80 years of advancing health and care since our founding in 1945, we reflect on the legacy built by the more than 235,000 passionate professionals who have shaped our journey—each one contributing to a stronger, healthier future for our members and communities.
For eight decades, Kaiser Permanente has remained steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of the communities we serve.
