Description
Job Title: Emergency Department Assistant (CSEA)
Department: ED
Location: Massena Hospital
Hours Per Week: variable/per diem
Schedule: on an as needed basis 7a-7p and 7p-7a
SUMMARY:
Provides basic age appropriate care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Performs various duties necessary to provide complete care, comfort care, and safety for assigned patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrates competence in required technical skills.
Prioritizes and organizes workload to support patient flow in the Emergency Department.
Performs and documents routine tasks, including vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection/transport, and patient transport.
Keeps patient care areas clean, sanitized, and properly stocked.
Responds promptly to call lights and communicates patient needs to appropriate staff.
Follows safety protocols, including proper use of side rails, bed positioning, call bells, and observation of at‑risk patients.
Assists with CPR, patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and care of personal belongings.
Completes errands and supports supply management as needed.
Cooperates with team members and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
Assists in orienting new employees and supports departmental performance improvement efforts.
Accepts reassignment to other units as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
AHA BLS
High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CNA or HHA experience
Medical terminology preferred
EKG/Phlebotomy experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $21.52 - $30.72
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
