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Major Responsibilities
Prepares patients for exams, transports and provides assistance to patient as required. At facilities with hyperbaric chambers, checks patient's attire for compatibility within hyperbaric chamber environment and assures no prohibited materials are allowed into the chamber with patients.
Assists physicians with technical and minor surgical procedures, including but not limited to: local surgical procedures, advanced surgical application and removal of wound dressings and contact casts, compression therapy, ultrasonic debridement, sharp debridement and biopsies. Prepares cultures of wounds and delivers specimens to the lab.
Assists the RN with presenting basic patient instructions. Reports need for clarification to physician and/or RN, clients, families and ancillary departments.
Prepares and sets up supplies, instruments and equipment needed in patient rooms prior to treatment. Cleans treatment and exam rooms after patient use.
Prepares, calibrates and operates equipment and instrumentation according to specifications indicated by the physician, including but not limited to: ultrasonic debridement, Doppler ultrasound, wound vacuum assisted closure devices.
Photographs wounds and downloads images into computer imaging program for continued visual documentation of wound progression.
Performs point of care testing and quality control of designated lab test glucose monitoring. Maintains knowledge of computer programs for blood glucose monitor. Runs monthly reports. Monitors blood glucose levels using blood glucose monitor.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required
High School Graduate.
Experience Required
Typically requires 1 year of experience in direct patient care experience in an acute care medical atmosphere, which includes experiences as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Ability to work independently and have strong prioritization skills.
Excellent service to patients and internal customers.
Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must stand, sit and walk throughout the majority of the workday.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Potential for exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive and chemical hazards and thus have ability to take precautions by wearing protective clothing as necessary.
Must have visual senses to see monitoring equipment and speech and hearing ability to hear equipment alarms..
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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