Certified Patient Care Assistant Oncology

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for its 32-bed Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. The unit cares for patients with a range of cancer diagnoses and emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and excellent patient care. The role provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to each patient's plan of care. It also includes ongoing patient data collection and documentation, along with unit support functions that help the nursing department operate efficiently. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Weekend rotations are required. The position works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit. It involves a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and interaction with staff, patients, families, and physicians. The role follows applicable policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards, while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical clerical experience; hospital or physician-office experience is preferred, or prior customer service experience.
Excellent organizational skills and effective human relations and communication skills.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy, and keyboarding skills.
Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on an ECG or EEG test, including accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity; completion of an approved basic ECG or EEG interpretation course or on-the-job training is also required.
For certain specified Banner behavioral health and home care roles, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained; specified behavioral health employees must also sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; respond physically and promptly to unexpected patient care needs; and use proper body mechanics to assist patients with mobility and transfers.
Adequate hearing, visual acuity including color vision, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, if required.
Use standard precautions due to possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone; periodic computer use may be required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona.
Recent healthcare experience.
Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs and intake/output measurements; document routine care and objective data, and assist with specimen transportation.
Recognize and report changes or abnormalities in patients' health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status accurately to other caregivers.
Perform delegated procedures and use equipment within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provide supplies and assistance to medical staff and patients during unit-specific procedures under a licensed professional's direct supervision.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties, support communication and information flow, and help resolve customer problems or refer them to the appropriate person.
Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; scan or file reports and chart forms, and keep forms and patient education materials accessible.
Assist with ordering patient specimens and, as applicable, transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile deliveries.
Monitor and track electronic equipment, such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers, and ensure it is accounted for and in working order.
As applicable to the assignment, transport patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating room turnover.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards; demonstrate Banner Health's service and core behaviors.