Patient Care Assistant – EKG & Phlebotomy

CO045 Memorial Hospital Miramar; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida is seeking a patient care assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff under an RN's supervision. You will perform basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help transport patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires little to no degree but includes BLS certifications and a brief patient-care experience or formal training. You will work evening shifts, with a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• No degree required; entry-level patient care role.
• BLS certifications from AHA or Red Cross required within six months of hire.
• Three months of patient care experience or completion of formal training.
• Ability to work under supervision and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Perform basic patient care tasks under RN supervision (vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, glucose).
• Keep patient rooms stocked and clean.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety - ancillary/support

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

No degree required

BLS American Heart Association ECARD

BLS American Heart RQI ECARD

BLS American Heart (non ecard)

BLS Grace (Grace Period)

BLS Red Cross ECARD

Tools

EKG equipment

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida is seeking a patient care assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff under an RN's supervision. You will perform basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help transport patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires little to no degree but includes BLS certifications and a brief patient-care experience or formal training. You will work evening shifts, with a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.