Patient Care Assistant - UH Neuro/Surgical ICU - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health seeks a patient care technician to assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support nurses in a fast-paced hospital setting along the Gulf Coast.

The role requires High School Diploma, BCLS on hire, and the ability to maintain accurate records in electronic and paper charts while delivering compassionate, safe care. Experience may be substituted by relevant education, with a regular schedule including 20+ hours per week and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and reports changes to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean, stocked patient areas and returns equipment.
• Records vital signs, weight, intake/output, and urine collections.
• Documents in electronic and paper medical records and completes required documentation.
• Supports admission, discharge, and transfers and responds to patient needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Operates unit equipment as required
• Runs unit errands as needed
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks
• and blood glucose monitoring
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Signs/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
• Responds to overhead pages
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.