Certified Patient Care Assistant Preop Pacu

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services offers registry/per-diem opportunities within Banner Health. This Certified Patient Care Assistant role supports patients before and after surgery on the Pre-Op/PACU team within the Observation Unit at Banner – University Medical Center South in Tucson, Arizona. The position provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to each patient’s plan of care, while supporting efficient nursing-unit operations. The role works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit in a fast-paced environment with a strong customer-service focus. It involves interacting with staff across the facility, patients, families, and physicians. Although the posting lists full-time employment, it also states that Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and do not include a medical benefits package.

Requirements

Current CNA license in the state of practice; required for new hires in Tucson.
At least 2 years of PCA experience, as stated in the posting’s minimum requirements.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office, 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, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity.
Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training.
Completion of a post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check, including employment, criminal, and education checks.

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, input/output, and other delegated measurements, and document objective data and routine care in medical records.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional; 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 for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties, support communication and information flow, and help resolve customer problems or direct 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 charting forms accessible.
Maintain patient education materials and assist with ordering patient specimens; may transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile delivered supplies.
Monitor and track electronic equipment, including patient ID scanners and laptop computers, and ensure equipment is accounted for and working.
Depending on assignment, transport patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.