Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Woonsocket, RI

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About The Position

Overview At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org . 24hrs/week 6:45am - 7:15pm Responsibilities The Patient Care Assistant assists, supports, and provides direct care to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse. Assists with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, feeding and ambulation. Obtains vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose. Documents and reports results to licensed nurse. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Performs clerical functions including initiating, directing and receiving telephone calls, preparing, printing and scanning various patient reports and medical record information to internal and external departments and facilities. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred. 7. Current CNA license in state of Rhode Island. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): 1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement. Employment Status Part Time < 60 Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Current CNA license in state of Rhode Island.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Assists, supports, and provides direct care to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Obtains vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose.
• Documents and reports results to licensed nurse.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Performs clerical functions including initiating, directing and receiving telephone calls, preparing, printing and scanning various patient reports and medical record information to internal and external departments and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees