Compassionate Patient Care Partner with Flexible Shifts

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a patient care support staff member to assist the clinical team within a patient-focused care model. Under RN direction, you will perform basic patient care, clerical tasks, and support laboratory testing and equipment maintenance.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/Medical Assistant training preferred. BLS certification is needed, and basic EKG skills are expected within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• CNA or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team with patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Perform basic patient care activities (ambulation, feeding, toileting).
• Handle clerical duties and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Support specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance as directed by Lab.

Skills

BLS certification

EKG skills

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant training preferred

Job description

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a patient care support staff member to assist the clinical team within a patient-focused care model. Under RN direction, you will perform basic patient care, clerical tasks, and support laboratory testing and equipment maintenance.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/Medical Assistant training preferred. BLS certification is needed, and basic EKG skills are expected within six months of employment.