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Patient Care Associate – Emt – Nursing Students

Patient Care Associate – Emt – Nursing Students

CompanySollis Health
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$25 – $30
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, Medical Assistant program or other state-licensed program such as EMT, required OR completion of two years of clinical course work actively pursuing RN, ACP or MD degree
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and document findings in the medical record.
  • Establish good interpersonal relationships with members.
  • Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team.
  • Run lab tests ordered by the medical team or established standing protocols including specimen collection, proper identification on specimen, label the specimen with all required information and handle the specimen according to Sollis Health guidelines.
  • Process patient specimens, run them according to manufacturer’s instructions and according to laboratory protocol.
  • Provide exceptional customer service. Make patients comfortable and patiently and professionally answer any questions they have.
  • Enter information into our electronic health record, Athena Health.
  • Functions in an emergency as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures.
  • Uses proper body mechanics, help with lifting, moving or transferring patients as needed.
  • Perform clerical and administrative duties, as needed, including but not limited to, answering phones, patient check-in and documentation.
  • Perform related duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.