Primary Purpose :

To provide quality patient care by assisting the physician and/or registered nurse.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

No formal policy setting responsibility.

Routine Decision Making :

Determining when to report patient concerns, questions, abnormal tests/vital signs to the RN and determines appropriate supplies necessary to maintain patient care.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility:

No formal supervisory responsibility.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Risk of blood, body fluid contamination. Risk for injury from aggressive, combative or disoriented patients. Potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals.

Age Specific Competencies:

Provides care to neonates (birth to 6 weeks), infants (birth -2 years), children (2 yrs-12 yrs.), adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.

Population Specific Competencies:

Recognizes the importance of diversity/cultural beliefs when delivering care to the populations served at Cass Regional. Education and Certification/Registration required for the

Position :

High school education or equivalent. CNA, EMT-B or equivalent certification, or experience required. BLS required within 3 months of hire. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility.

Required Knowledge:

Medical terminology, normal vital signs, referral resources, triage and emergency abuse reporting.

Required Skills and Ability:

Organization, problem-solving, computer skills, customer service, written and verbal communication skills.