PCA, Anesthesia Imaging

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

28d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with a weekly hour commitment of 40 hours, operating on a day shift. The role involves providing approved care to assigned patients, assisting in the implementation of interventions under the supervision of an RN, and supporting patients with daily living activities. The position also requires supervising developmentally appropriate activities, offering assistance to co-workers, utilizing crisis control techniques, and assisting with patient transport and 1 on 1 observation as needed. Strong communication skills are essential, including demonstrating Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors, reporting patient status changes, completing timely documentation, seeking guidance when needed, and discussing work concerns with the Director or designee. The role also focuses on maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient environment, complying with infection control and safety procedures, and responding to communication systems and patient alarms with urgency. Administrative support includes answering telephones, assembling charts, ordering supplies, and potentially assisting with new employee orientation and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification
Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry

Responsibilities

Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN.
Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living.
Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties.
Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors.
Assist with patient transport as requested.
May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction.
Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary.
Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.
Seek information and guidance when needed.
Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency.
Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.