Clinical Support Assistant - Patient Care

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN. You will monitor patients, perform basic tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and glucose checks, and assist with activities of daily living in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications include BLS certification, within six months competency in EKG/phlebotomy, and a minimum of three months of patient care or formal training. Ability to work under supervision is essential.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required (AHA)
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within 6 months of hire
• Three months of patient care experience or completion of a formal training program
• Ability to work under RN supervision in a high-stress environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting patients as needed
• Monitor patient status and report abnormalities to nursing staff
• Perform basic patient care tasks (vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, glucose checks) under supervision
• Keep patient rooms clean, stocked and orderly
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming and eating

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Basic nursing assistance

Critical thinking

Education

No degree required

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN. You will monitor patients, perform basic tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and glucose checks, and assist with activities of daily living in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications include BLS certification, within six months competency in EKG/phlebotomy, and a minimum of three months of patient care or formal training. Ability to work under supervision is essential.