Description

Job Summary:

The Emergency Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care and provides related support functions through the performance of a variety of tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. A. Provides basic patient care and makes visual observations reporting abnormalities in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies; documents observations and direct care information in patients medical record. 1. Monitor, identify, and report abnormal vital signs. 2. Assist with patient care activities; prepare for exam, set up for procedures, assist patients with ADLs, crutch fitting, eye irrigations, visual acuity testing, restraints, 12 lead EKG, applies oxygen administration devices and provides post-mortem care. 3. Performs blood draws for lab tests. 4. Performs a variety of simple, routine lab tests; dipsticks, finger-stick blood glucose testing. 5. Performs pulmonary function studies using peak flow meter. 6. Applies End-tidal CO2 detector. 7. Wound care; sets up for suturing, superficial wound cleaning and bandaging. 8. Applies monitoring equipment; pulse oximetry, cardiac, NIBP. 9. Chest Drainage set-up and monitoring. 10. Upper and lower extremity plaster splint application. 11. Assists with procedures and performs CPR as needed. 12. Assist with transport and discharge of patient. B. Maintains department supplies, stocking treatment areas and replenishing as needed. Maintains a clean working environment utilizing established standards for infection control. 1. Monitors environment for cleanliness and safety. 2. Remove and report faulty, non-functioning equipment to Charge nurses. 3. Comply with patient safety practices/policies. 4. Complies with department standards for universal precautions and spread of infection. 5. Provides for patient safety and adheres to department policy for restraints, side rails and call lights. 6. Stocks treatment rooms and puts away supplies ordered. C. Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with medical center rules and regulations regarding fire safety, infection control, disaster plan and employee health screening requirements. 1. Uses aseptic technique and good hand washing technique. 2. Follows hazardous waste protocols. 3. Maintains compliance for attendance for Annual Review Day. 4. Maintains compliance with annual employee health screens. D. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel, including telephone etiquette. Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion and respect; conforms to Service Standards set for the department. E. Utilizes department computer system to input appropriate orders, retrieve requested information, and complete required information for processing patients evaluated if necessary. F. Answers telephones, call lights, and refers unanswered questions to appropriate staff. G. Assists in orientation of new staff as directed. H. Participates in department staff meetings and in-services as determined appropriate. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Six months (1,000 hours) experience as an Emergency Technician or completion of an Emergency Technician program.
• Then if unable to fill, EMT Certifications and Medical Terminology test required or Certified Medical Assistant.
  
  

Education

• N/A
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support
  
  

Additional Requirements

• N/A
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
• Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
  
  

Notes

• This position has an 8 hour back-up from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  
  

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Riverside Med Center - Emergency-Evening - 0806 Pay Range: $26.84 - $29.6 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest