ICU Patient Care Assistant — Critical Care Team Player

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner - University Medical Center South in Tucson seeks a Certified Patient Care Assistant to provide routine patient care in a 13-bed ICU/CCU unit. You will support patients with daily living activities, collect data, and help maintain accurate records in the electronic medical record under supervision.

The role requires a High school diploma/GED, BLS, and CNA certification; new hires in Tucson must hold CNA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care.
• Collects patient data including vital signs and other measurements and documents in the medical records.
• Promotes continuity of care by communicating status to other caregivers.
• Performs procedures under supervision and assists with unit turnover.
• Maintains patient records and necessary supplies; supports office and unit operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

BLS certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR)

Job description

Banner - University Medical Center South in Tucson seeks a Certified Patient Care Assistant to provide routine patient care in a 13-bed ICU/CCU unit. You will support patients with daily living activities, collect data, and help maintain accurate records in the electronic medical record under supervision.

The role requires a High school diploma/GED, BLS, and CNA certification; new hires in Tucson must hold CNA.