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JOB SUMMARY:
The Emergency Care Associate/Medical Assistant works with the team, the Registered Nurse(RN), and other health team members, to provide direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Associate/Assistant is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services. The Associate/Assistant performs a variety of basic population specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The Associate/Assistant makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.
Performs general patient care including. Obtains and records vital signs records Intake and Output and others as assigned by nurse. Collects specimens (i.e., urine, stool, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab. Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed. Positions patient and performs range of motion. Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Conducts Hourly Rounding as Demonstrates competency in providing population specific care determined by patient populations served. Anticipates patient's needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests. Provides friendly assistance to patient's family members and visitors. Acts as a liaison and support person for family members. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
Required: Basic EMT or Approved Medical Assistant
Required: BLS - American Heart Association
Experience: EMS or medical assistant experience, Phlebotomy experience preferred, Computer literacy
Physical Demands
Occasional - 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent - 34 to 66% of workday
Constant - 67 - 100% of workday
Not at all - 0% of workday
Occasional
Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72"; Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; Lift 0-50#, 6-36" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).
Frequent
Standing, walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18"; bilateral carry, 30', 27#; push/pull 100', 19ft lbs; hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; lift 0-30#, 6"-36" from floor; lift 0-20# 36"-48" from floor; lift 0-20# 6"-72" from floor.
Constant
Bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running
Category I job classification - HMHP employees who have jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting
Infectious Disease Exposure
Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Workplace Violence Potential
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
Department:
Austintown ED - St. Elizabeth
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
JOB SUMMARY:
The Emergency Care Associate/Medical Assistant works with the team, the Registered Nurse(RN), and other health team members, to provide direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Associate/Assistant is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services. The Associate/Assistant performs a variety of basic population specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The Associate/Assistant makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.
Performs general patient care including. Obtains and records vital signs records Intake and Output and others as assigned by nurse. Collects specimens (i.e., urine, stool, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab. Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed. Positions patient and performs range of motion. Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Conducts Hourly Rounding as Demonstrates competency in providing population specific care determined by patient populations served. Anticipates patient's needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests. Provides friendly assistance to patient's family members and visitors. Acts as a liaison and support person for family members. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
Required: Basic EMT or Approved Medical Assistant
Required: BLS - American Heart Association
Experience: EMS or medical assistant experience, Phlebotomy experience preferred, Computer literacy
Physical Demands
Occasional - 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent - 34 to 66% of workday
Constant - 67 - 100% of workday
Not at all - 0% of workday
Occasional
Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72"; Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; Lift 0-50#, 6-36" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).
Frequent
Standing, walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18"; bilateral carry, 30', 27#; push/pull 100', 19ft lbs; hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; lift 0-30#, 6"-36" from floor; lift 0-20# 36"-48" from floor; lift 0-20# 6"-72" from floor.
Constant
Bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running
Category I job classification - HMHP employees who have jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting
Infectious Disease Exposure
Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Workplace Violence Potential
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
Department:
Austintown ED - St. Elizabeth
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
