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Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington is seeking a currently licensed CNA or Certified Medical Assistant.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician (Tech) performs patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Provider in the Emergency Department within their scope of practice. The ED Tech also provides unit secretary support and acts as a liaison between the ED and other departments. The ED Tech demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, leadership, providers, patients and patient family members. The ED Tech is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, and potential physical injury while caring for patients. The ED tech maintains a safe and clean environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):
High school diploma or GED required.
Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license or
Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) with eligibility to obtain NAC prior to start date or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
BLS
EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year recent experience providing direct patient care in an acute care, critical care, or emergency care setting required.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid, patients’ rights, universal precautions, infection prevention, body mechanics, basic medical and nursing terminology.
Knowledge of basic technical emergency care, including basic life support (airway management, breathing, and circulation), stabilization and splinting fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection and vital sign parameters.
Requires critical thinking skills, ability to make good decisions, listen and accept advice from others,
demonstrate maturity and good judgement and the ability to work with regular supervision.
Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians particularly during times of high stress.
Promote/develop/deliver excellent customer service to both internal (patients, physician and staff) and external customers (visitors and vendors), and work effectively with distraught or agitated individuals.
Work productively and cohesively within a team and resolve conflict/differences in a positive manner.
Adaptability is essential to manage the needs of a department with unpredictable volume and limited staff.
Work in a stressful, fast-paced environment and take appropriate action to ensure quality of patient care, ability to cope with both physical and emotional demands of the job.
Ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail and high degree of accuracy, risk of error could result in significant harm or loss.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English.
Follow oral and written instructions precisely.
Experience with using everyday computer electronic technology tools (e.g., email, data retrieval, voicemail, and internet/intranet) as well as ability to effectively utilize an electronic medical record.
Proficiency with basic computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, and have good typing skills.
TO APPLY:
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