Patient Care Assistant - Cardiac Stepdown

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Cardiac Stepdown unit. The role involves assisting nursing staff, performing vital signs, specimen collection, charting, escorting patients, and helping with activities of daily living.

Strong documentation and teamwork are essential. Applicants must meet education requirements, provide certifications, and complete Medical Terminology exam or equivalent as part of the interview process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT certification required.
• CPR and Glucoscan certifications within 90 days of employment; 1–2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing support under supervision.
• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with charting, patient escorting, and supply management.
• Perform clerical duties and order/receive supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Glucoscan

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Cardiac Stepdown

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Job Desciption

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full timePatient Care Assistant to work with our team in the Cardiac Stepdown Department.

The Patient Care Assistant works in a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities. Applicants provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision. Primarily this includes but is not limited to performing duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, managing clerical duties and ordering and receiving supplies.

Candidates interviewed for this role will be asked to present proof of required degrees, certificates and/or certifications at the time of the interview. Candidates unwilling or unable to provide said documentation will not be considered.

To be considered, candidates must provide documentation of an 80% or higher score on the Medical Terminology exam, and proof of satisfactory completion of a Medical Assistant degree or Certified Nurses Aide certification.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia C.N.A. license or PCT Certification required


• CPR within 90 days of employment


• Glucoscan within 90 days of employment


• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

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