Patient Care Assistant I - Emergency Department - PD
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has been serving the Smithtown area for over 50 years. The campus includes a 296-bed hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a medical office building. The hospital is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion, focusing on healing, caring for those in need, and fostering mutual respect. St. Catherine's aims to be a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise and credentials, prioritizing compassionate care and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a CNA training class and/or Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred.
- 1 year of recent experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care emergency department preferred.
- Certification in phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of technical, para-professional, rehabilitative or therapeutic procedures and activities relating to patient care such as, but not limited to, providing skincare maintenance, performing procedural and diagnostic preps, maintains airway clearance, takes vital signs.
- Prepares patient and equipment for procedure, performs post-mortem care duties, performs phlebotomy services, performs EKGs.
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
