Clinical Support Assistant - Cardiovascular Unit Full-Time Days

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Support Assistant for the Cardiovascular Unit. The role supports the nursing team by performing routine patient care tasks, collecting vitals, and assisting with admission, discharge, and transfers.

Under supervision, you will monitor patients, apply sterile techniques, and coordinate with family members while upholding quality and safety standards within the cardiovascular unit.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and implement the care plan.
• Record vital signs and collect specimens as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers as needed.
• Provide routine patient care within scope of practice.
• Set up telemetry and perform sterile procedures as assigned.
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and restock supplies.
• Assist with transportation and patient comfort as required.
• Observe safety requirements and report changes to the RN.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Support Assistant - Cardiovascular Unit Full-Time Days

Department: Cardiovascular Unit

Job Description

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.

Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.

Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope.

Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.

Performs blood glucose monitoring.

Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.

Collects specimens as directed.

Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains.

Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.

Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.

Performs oral suctioning.

Takes emergency action as needed and within scope.

Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.

Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.

Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.

Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.

Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.

Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.

When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Company Information

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal Employment Opportunities

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.