Patient Care Assistant C.N.A. - Surgical Services - Peri Anesthesia - PACU

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Provide basic nursing care to all patients
• Assist in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees