Oncology Care Associate II - Hematology/Stem Cell Transplant
About The Position
The Oncology Care Associate II is a member of the patient care delivery team, with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, who delegates tasks based on patient and unit needs. The Oncology Care Associate II reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the Registered Nurse. The role involves significant contact with healthcare providers, patients, and families and requires strong interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a healing environment. The Oncology Care Associate helps the healthcare team achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a school of practical nursing, a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training.
- Current BLS certification, or obtain BLS during clinical orientation in accordance with clinical policy Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and cooperate in establishing a healing environment in which the patient, family, and healthcare team focus on mutually determined priorities for care.
- Provide physical support with patients’ daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, and exercising.
- Provide tracheotomy care, phlebotomy, and simple dressing changes; maintain enteral tubes; and perform urinary catheterization.
- Assist medical and nursing staff with continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms and ECG alarms.
- Perform general clerical duties, including answering telephones and call lights promptly using a scripted greeting, greeting patients and visitors, maintaining departmental files, paging professional staff, requesting prior medical records, ordering equipment, and maintaining supply inventory.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
- Perform other related job duties as requested.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
