Health Care Assistant- Surgical ICU- FT- 1st shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and community wellness. As a Health Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and clinical staff in a dynamic environment. Your responsibilities will include providing essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers extensive training and benefits, including tuition assistance and wellness programs. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

401K Matching

Childcare Support

Onsite Training

Health and Wellness Programs

Short and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA program preferred.
• Previous patient care experience or clerical experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services and support.
• Assist with vital signs, transport, and clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Support

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, the HCA assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients, including discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges into the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course is preferred.

License, Certification, and/or Registration: BCLS certification required by the end of orientation.

Experience: Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history. Equivalent combinations of education and experience in clerical and patient care roles will be considered.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, along with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and a Nurse Residency Program to support new graduates transitioning from student to professional nurse. We prioritize your well-being with benefits such as childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We participate in the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, various retirement options with 401K matching, nurse residency, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, onsite training and education, employee discounts, and more.

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al