Patient Care Assistant - Endoscopy
About The Position
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Maintain phlebotomist certification.
- Understand new technology quickly.
- Maintain certification in CPR and Basic Arrhythmia.
- Work independently.
Responsibilities
- Accurately obtain and record patient height/weight and vital signs
- Safely lift, transfer and transport patients
- Document and report pertinent information regarding patient’s condition
- Maintain and stock adequate supplies on hand, and check outdates
- Appropriately collect, label and transport blood and other laboratory specimens
- Collect, perform, and document urine and glucometer tests and quality controls associated
- Appropriately communicates with all team members, patients, and family
- Answers phones and directs calls appropriately
- Administers non medicated enemas as per policy
- Assists physicians and nursing staff as directed within scope of practice
- Assure equipment for provision of patient care is available and in working condition (pumps, monitors, crash cart, etc.)
- Appropriate documentation in electronic medical record
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
