Patient Safety Attendant

Medical Screener -

Behavioral Health - Crisis Intervention Services

Position Summary:

Position conducts medical screening for all clients admitted to the Northern Idaho Crisis Center, assists with medical oversight for patients scheduled for medications, responds to medical emergencies that occur at the center and facilitates medical transfers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs medical screening, including vital signs, for all admitted clients

• Gathers and documents patient information

• Stores client medications and offers at scheduled times

• Performs blood glucose monitoring by fingerstick if indicated

• Performs breathalyzer test for clients who appear intoxicated

• Administers Narcan per policy

• Continually monitors patient medical status during admission

• Provides basic first aid as required

• Responds to any medical emergency that occurs at the center and calls for appropriate assistance

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician program required

• Current Emergency Medical Technician certification from an approved institution required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting or in the field as an EMT preferred

• Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred

• BLS required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

• MOAB certification during General Orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral program

• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Julie Pickup at Jpickup@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.