Medical Screener

Department and Shift Information

• Department Behavioral Health - Crisis Assessment and Response
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Medical Screener(EMT)

About the Job:
Kootenai Health is currently hiring a full-time, night shift CNA OR Medical Screener with our Northern Idaho Crisis Center team.

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Works with the patient’s physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychological needs specific to the population being served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. When possible, the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the care.
• Supports the department by answering call lights for all patients and notifies staff responsible if unable to meet patient need
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Follows the delegation process when receiving requests from a team mem
• Reads charts, dials, equipment settings, literature, and other printed and handwritten materials
• Communicates with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers in person and/or on telephone
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and/or gathers vital signs
• Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to document patient care
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• State of Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
• BLS required

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.

• 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

• 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

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Typical equipment used in a clinical role job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer

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…