Clinical Care Assistant - EKG & Phlebotomy

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care associate to support nursing staff with basic care tasks, vital signs monitoring, EKGs, phlebotomy and glucose checks. You will help stock and tidy patient areas and assist with activities of daily living while maintaining safety and quality care standards.

The role requires completion of competency criteria within six months, with BLS certifications and the ability to work in a high-stress environment under supervision.

Qualifications

• No degree or any other education earned (Required).
• BLS American Heart Association (AHA) e-cards required; multiple BLS credentials referenced.
• Phlebotomy and EKG competencies must be met within six months of hire.
• Must be able to work in a high-stress healthcare setting with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, glucose checks and input/output.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean and orderly; help with ADLs such as bathing and eating.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed; report changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Demonstrate accountability, safety and responsive communication in a busy clinical environment.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behaviour

Education

No degree or any other education earned

Tools

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care associate to support nursing staff with basic care tasks, vital signs monitoring, EKGs, phlebotomy and glucose checks. You will help stock and tidy patient areas and assist with activities of daily living while maintaining safety and quality care standards.

The role requires completion of competency criteria within six months, with BLS certifications and the ability to work in a high-stress environment under supervision.