Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to: Application of patient monitoring systems including basic interpretation and reporting, basic extremity splinting, assist with cast application, crutch fitting, point of care testing/maintenance, obtain and report results of 12 lead ECG tracings, specimen collection, labeling and transport, trauma team assignment, application and maintenance of basic spinal immobilization, resuscitation team assignment, urinary catheter placement/maintenance, oxygen therapy application and removal, perform, report and record visual acuity eye exams, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse. QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED (Required) Vocational / Technical Degree in Patient Care Assistance, Emergency Medicine (Preferred) Work ExperienceMinimum of 1 year direct patient care experience in a hospital setting (Required) In lieu of experience, graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program Licenses and CertificationsRequired Certifications/Licensures: Georgia certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire.