Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) - Surgical Oncology - Full Time Nights

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) for Surgical Oncology, full-time nights. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient care tasks within scope, monitor vitals, assist with procedures, and support admissions, discharges, and transports. Requires HS diploma or GED and BLS; CPCT/PCTC/AUA certifications preferred.

No prior experience required. Comprehensive benefits available. Join a team focused on compassionate patient care in a surgical oncology setting; provides PTO,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status and implement the plan of care under RN supervision.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Take and record vital signs and weights.
• Perform sterile procedures and wound care.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transport patients as needed and assist with mobility.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Team coordination

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:

Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) - Surgical Oncology - Full Time Nights

Department:

Surgical Oncology

Job Description:

Under general supervision of a regi stered 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 actions 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.
• May precept new CTAs.

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 .
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required .

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.