Clinical Support Assistant - CSA - EMC Med/Surg, Edmond, Full-Time Days

OU Medical Center; Edmond (OK); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OU Medical Center in Edmond, OK seeks a Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) for the EMC Med/Surg units (3rd/4th Floor). This full-time day position supports nursing staff under supervision, performs routine patient care tasks, and engages with patients and families to ensure smooth flows.

You will take vital signs, assist with admissions and transfers, set up telemetry, collect specimens, manage supplies, and help with daily housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean care environment.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required upon hire.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor patient health status and implement the plan of care under RN supervision.
• Take and record vital signs, temperatures, pulse and weight.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Set up and discontinue telemetry monitoring.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transport patients as needed and assist transporters.
• Keep patient rooms clean and stocked with supplies.
• Provide safety attendant care when assigned.
• Report changes to RN promptly.
• Perform sterile procedures as directed.

Conocimientos

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Position Title:

Clinical Support Assistant - CSA - EMC Med/Surg, Edmond, Full-Time Days

Department:

Med/Surg 3rd/4th Floor

Job Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 re quired 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.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.