What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Support Assistant position at medstar?
MedStar Health is looking for an Emergency Services Support Assistant to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital! The ideal candidate will be a registered EMT-B or BSN student who has completed the sophomore year (at least one semester of clinical experience), with effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
The Emergency Services Support Assistant will perform clinical, clerical, and administrative support functions for the Emergency Department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
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Primary Duties:
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Nursing or Medical staff, performing routine sterile and non-sterile procedures and splitting according to Unit/Hospital policy.
Participates in patient and family teaching as directed including instructions related to disposition.
Recognizes and reports significant changes in patient's condition to the nursing and medical staff and performs necessary initial interventions, as necessary.
Manages the dissemination of information to referring physicians and ensures that copies of the patient's medical record are forwarded to appropriate follow-up care providers and medical records. Coordinates patient admissions to the Hospital from the Emergency Department.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Active BLS (Basic Life Support).
In addition, one of the following three requirements must be met:
Successful completion of an EMT-B program OR.
One year experience as a nursing assistant, office medical assistant OR.
Emergency department assistant in a medical setting OR.
BSN student who has completed the sophomore year and has at least one semester of clinical experience.
1 years in a hospital emergency department.
