Job Description Summary
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assists with patient care within the scope of practice.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patient. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident injuries and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
None
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 25 % of the time. Up to 25 pounds 25% of the time. Up to 100 pounds 50% of the time.
Must have close vision.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees, and medical staff. No or limited mathematical skills required. Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in written, oral or diagram form. Must possess the ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables and standardized situations.
This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma. Certification required as an EMT or CNA. Phlebotomy certification. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Some experience in a medical setting is preferred.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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