Patient Care Associate-Telemetry-FT- Days -MHW

Memorial Healthcare

11h • 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 while taking appropriate action. The position is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, and is a full-time day-shift role.

Requirements

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (non-eCard).
• At least three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion certification from a formal training program.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be achieved 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

• Keep patient rooms and care areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Monitor patient status and responses, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Perform basic patient care activities 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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