Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department, performs related patient care duties in clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of the dressings, and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping. Explains standard self-care procedures as directed, and orients patients to Medical Center policies and practices. 2. Provides assistance in emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, assists during minor surgical procedures. 3. Assists with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc....