MA – Emergency Department

Overview

Specialty: ED Emergency Medicine

Any state license accepted

Requirements: 

• Active Certification from accredited university or training facility and Transcript
• 2 years of experience preferred
• BLS (AHA) – Tribal Health Requirements

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care in a small Emergency Room. Duties as assigned and specified by clinical assignment and site limited to: vital signs, screenings, collecting swabs (Covid, flu),running lab specimens to lab, obtaining EKGs, assisting/moving patients to the bathroom, preparing the room for medical procedures. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned.

– Works and supports MD and RN

Job Duties

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting routine lab specimens, preparing for exam, etc. collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; performing aseptic procedures, taking vital signs; observing & reporting patients’ signs or symptoms; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information. 

Maintains clinical skills and competency through orientation, annual and ongoing education, and direct patient care. 

Follows Tribal Health and client specific policy and procedures.

Weekly Schedule: 12 hours 3 days a week to be full time

Patient volume per day: 10-30

Credentialing requirements: Federal forms, UDS, fingerprints

Clearance timeframe: 2-3 weeks