Patient Care Associate - ICU 2- FT - Nights- MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and provide essential patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compassionate attention to patients.

The position involves monitoring patient status, assisting with ADLs, transporting patients, maintaining clean and stocked rooms, and performing delegated tasks such as vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and glucose checks.

Qualifications

• No degree required; on-the-job training provided.
• BLS certification required or within probation period.
• Experience or training in basic patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Perform basic patient care tasks delegated by an RN, including vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, glucose checks and input/output.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

No degree required

BLS Certification

BLS CPR/AHA

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Assist with transporting patients, as needed. Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating. Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. Additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

No Degree or any other education earned (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required. Other Information: **EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 20%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Nights

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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