4 North Technician-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform vital signs, basic procedures, phlebotomy, and assist with mobility, transport, and discharge processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a CNA/MA program certification with BLS within 14 days of hire. Experience in hospital settings is preferred, with a focus on patient autonomy and comfort.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent patient care experience (within past 6 months).
• CNA/MA/AEMT-paramedic licensure or equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under RN direction (vital signs, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement).
• Maintains room cleanliness and stocks supplies.
• Assists with discharge planning and patient-family communication.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired