Patient Care Associate-Telemetry - FT-Days- MHP

Memorial Healthcare

4d • 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. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion of a formal training program, is required. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or certification of completion from a formal training program.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association, a BLS certification from the Red Cross, or an applicable listed grace-period credential.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six months of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability 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.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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