Overview
St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
● Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff.
● Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any
changes to the nursing or medical staff
● Provides indirect patient care.
● Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures.
● Acts as transporter
● Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB)
● Acts as unit clerk; Utilizes hospital information systems according to the hospital policy.
● Discharges patients and enters charges for patients in a timely matter.
● Utilizes the EDTB to improve patient flow.
● Performs order data entry as assigned by the nurse or physician
● Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate,
courteous and professional manner
● Demonstrates a commitment to patients, nursing staff, and Emergency Department in accordance with the team
performance expectations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level
● High School Diploma/GED
Licensure/Certification
● Texas EMT-Basic
● BLS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Effective Communication
● Critical thinking skills
● Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal ● Basic Computer skills – familiarity with Windows based software programs
Experience
● One (1) year of previous Emergency Room experience preferred ● Does not require prior experience
Pay Range
$12.33 - $16.95 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.