Acute Care Assistant- Telemetry

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA is seeking an Acute Care Assistant to support the Telemetry unit under the supervision of an RN. Primary duties include patient hygiene, ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, ambulation and other basic care tasks.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, infection control, and safe transfer of patients. A High School diploma or GED and BLS are required; CNA certification is preferred; EMT-2/paramedic experience or enrollment in nursing/CNA programs is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• Knowledge: EMT-2 Paramedic experience, nursing/nursing assistant program enrollment, or related clinical experience.
• Military equivalents accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with direct patient care and tasks not requiring licensure.
• Assist with patient hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Perform vital signs, EKGs, and nutritional support as directed.
• Aid in ambulation and safe patient transfers.
• Maintain infection control and interact professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Transfers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA certification preferred

EMT-2 Paramedic experience

Enrollment in nursing school prerequisites

Job description

Acute Care Assistant- Telemetry# Marshall## Acute Care Assistant- TelemetryApply: Placerville, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6921**Department:**North 2 Telemetry**Shift:**Primarily Nights (United States of America)**Employee Type:**Regular**Per Diem Type (if applicable):****Minimum Pay Range:**$21.00 - $24.15## ****Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARY The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure. Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG’s, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS # # Education/Licensure/Certification:* High School Graduate or GED required.* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred. Knowledge:· Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, current enrollment in prerequisite courses in nursing school, current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training, previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care, clinical volunteer experience or equivalent combination of education or clinical experience.· Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. · Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.# # Skills:· The ability to read, write and communicate effectively. · The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.· The ability to position and/or transfer patients.