Patient Care Assistant Medical Telemetry
About The Position
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! The Patient Care Assistant position is on the 4E Medical Telemetry unit, a 32-bed unit serving an adult population with a variety of diagnoses. This unit is described as busy but a great place for new graduate nurses to build and solidify their skills, with teamwork and friendly, upbeat staff contributing to excellent patient care. The caregiver is responsible for providing or assisting with patients' care, transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment function, and documenting on appropriate forms. The role requires the ability to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- BLS required, may obtain within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months of prior healthcare experience preferred
- STNA preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Providing or assisting with patients' care
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Monitoring equipment function
- Documenting on appropriate forms
Benefits
- outstanding culture
- great benefits
- no rotating shifts
- free parking
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
