Patient Care Assistant - Flex Team

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Children's is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will collect patient data, document vital signs, and assist with routine procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role emphasizes family-centered care and teamwork, with responsibilities including collaboration with RNs to develop and modify care plans, maintain accurate records, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Respiratory fit testing will be required.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree with one clinical rotation completed at hire or has 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify supervisor of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with RNs.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize workload based on patient needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care.
• Contribute to plan of care development and updates with the RN.
• Support team goals and maintain professional demeanor.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Customer service

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Nurse aide program/certification

BSN program (with clinical rotation)

Descripción del empleo

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care cost-effectively and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
• Obtains and documents vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors) and notifies professional of abnormal findings as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided
• Provide input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the plan of care
• Maintain accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or GED Required

One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED:

• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience.