Patient Care Assistant: EKG & Phlebotomy Support

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West in Hollywood, FL is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN's supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

This role emphasizes timely communication, accuracy in documentation, and a patient-centered approach. Prior patient care experience is preferred; BLS certification is required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Three months of patient care experience or certificate from a formal training program.
• BLS certification required within six months of hire.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are expected within six months of hire.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Aid patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Perform basic patient care tasks delegated by an RN (vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, intake/output).
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines and patient-centered care practices.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

No degree required

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS RQI E-Card

BLS non-eCard (AHA)

BLS Grace period credential

BLS Red Cross

Tools

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Memorial Hospital West in Hollywood, FL is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN's supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

This role emphasizes timely communication, accuracy in documentation, and a patient-centered approach. Prior patient care experience is preferred; BLS certification is required within six months of hire.