Patient Care Associate -Surgical/Telemetry-FT- Days -MHW

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Associate performs basic patient care and related technical and clinical support activities in a surgical/telemetry setting. The role monitors patient status and response, reporting abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Patient care activities are delegated and supervised by an RN and may include monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.

The associate also assists with patient transportation and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating, and helps keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

• No degree or other education is required.
• Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion certification from a formal training program.
• Current BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential option listed in the posting: American Heart Association eCard, American Heart Association RQI eCard, American Heart Association non-eCard, Grace employee grace period for the essential credential, or Red Cross certification.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six months of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and response, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Help keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed