Emergency Tech LNA -36hrs 11am -11pm

1. Assists with patient assessment and care provision (under the direction of the Registered Nurse o Measures / records patient information (hgt, wgt, v/s) o Measures intake & output o Observes and records feces and urine o Observes/reports or records patient response to care given o Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RN o Assists with dressing and undressing 2. Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needs o Feeds patients, provides fresh drinking water/liquids & nourishment's o Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode 3. Assists patients with bed rest care and mobility o Assists with turning and positioning with RN or EMT. o Transfers to w/c or stretcher with assist as indicated o Assists with use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, crutches 4. Assists patient with comfort care and emotional support o Protects patient 's physical privacy during care o Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragement during times of stress o Listens attentively/displays interest in patient o Updates patient/family as directed by RN o Provides diversional activities o Provides comfort measures (I.e.: music, reading material) 5. Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness/order o Uses side rails appropriately o Keeps patient unit clean, clutter-free, and free of hazards o Keeps call bell within patient reach o Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicated o Carries out isolation precautions o Observes oxygen precautions o Recognizes life threatening emergencies & responds appropriately 6. Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations. o Checks with charge nurse frequently to prioritize duties related to ongoing department activity o Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities and requests assistance as needed o Runs errands as required, delivering specimens to the lab, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and other tasks as indicated o Completes work/assignments within allotted time, reporting unfinished responsibilities o Assists RN with the patient disposition o Turns over Express Care rooms to facilitate EC turnaround time goal. o Preforms room checks, restocks and obtains items commonly used for patient care o Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employees 7. Performs clerical duties as assigned o Assembles packets and charts o Enters lab, pulmonary and diagnostic procedure orders in the computer Order Entry system 8. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA practice o Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting o Maintains personal documentation of inservice attendance 9. Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RN o Simple dressing change o Suture set-up and assist o Uncomplicated IV removal o Application of vital sign monitoring equipment o Application of seizure pads o Application of cold o 12-Lead EKG acquisition o Clean catch UA specimen collection o Waived tests, Chain of Custody Urine tests o Simple splint application, Sling, Ace wrap o Crutch fitting o Ortho shoes o O2 per RN direction o Phlebotomy o Pyxis Supply Station o Logicare preparation 10. Assists Triage RN with Nurse First function o Identifies patient chief complaint o Notifies RN of emergent patient complaints o Brings patient to appropriate treatment area o Assists with patient/equipment set up as time allows o Provides safe handoffs to treatment RN

Experience Minimum Required * 3 Months LNA or EMT-B experience, preferably in an acute care setting Experience Preferred/Desired * 1 year experience as an LNA or EMT-B Education Minimum Required * High School Diploma or Equivalent Special Skills Minimum Required *ARC or AHA BLS Licensure and/or Certifications Required * LNA or EMT