<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Assists the department staff by performing assigned duties.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Greets and identifies patients upon entrance to department as directed. </li><li>Provides direction and information to patients and guests. </li><li>Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse. </li><li>Assists clinicians with the care of patients and performs ongoing patient assessments as directed. </li><li>Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and submits results for interpretation according to established policies and procedures. </li><li>Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient. </li><li>Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. </li><li>Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection with proper therapeutic skills according to procedures as directed. </li><li>Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. </li><li>Assists with administrative duties including communicating with providers and external facilities, arranging transport, printing discharge instructions and other duties as directed. </li><li>May transport patients by utilizing safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices. </li><li>Demonstrates flexibility in staffing to meet needs of unit and hospital; accepts assignments to work in other areas as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred </li><li>A minimum of 6 months' experience in direct patient care setting required </li><li>BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND </li><li>EMT or SRNA - Certified Emergency Medical Technician or certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred; required in lieu of experience requirement </li></ul> <p>Skills and Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. </li><li>Works under minimal supervision. </li><li>Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Standing: Frequently </li><li>Walking: Frequently </li><li>Sitting: Occasionally </li><li>Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Climbing: Occasionally </li><li>Bending/Stooping: Frequently </li><li>Kneeling: Occasionally </li><li>Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally </li><li>Reaching: Frequently </li><li>Talking: Frequently </li><li>Hearing: Frequently </li><li>Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely </li><li>Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently </li><li>Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently </li><li>Running: Occasionally </li><li>Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently </li></ul> <p>Owensboro Health Core Commitments</p> <p>INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.</p> <p>RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.</p> <p>TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.</p> <p>INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.</p> <p>SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.</p> <p>EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.</p>