Patient Care Assistant Telemetry

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works in the Telemetry department at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas. The role assists patients with daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for changes in their condition. The assistant also supports nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care under an RN's direction, and helping keep the environment clean and safe.

Requirements

• State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Current phlebotomy certification upon hire.
• Current EKG certification upon hire.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Help patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring, to help prevent skin breakdown.
• Feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake and output.
• Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observe and report changes in a patient's condition to nurses.
• Assist with wound care under the direction of an RN.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms.
• Help ensure the environment remains clean and safe.
• Assist with transporting patients within the hospital.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED