Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RNResponds to monitor alarmsFunctions as a sitterCollects blood specimens from arterial linesPerforms finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test Discontinues peripheral IV’sRemoves peripheral IV dressingsAssists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, and skin carePerforms preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal careProvides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley cathetersPerforms intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations. Connects, drains and disconnects urinary cathetersApplies condom catheterAssist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changesPerforms endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stabilityProvides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag

Administrator of the American Heart Association courses provided by the University of Michigan Clinical Simulation Center.AHA Training Center Coordinator