Patient Care Associate: Med/Telemetry Support

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vitals and basic care tasks, and maintaining clean, stocked patient areas.

Ideal candidates have 3 months of patient care experience, and must obtain EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six months. BLS certifications are required to be on file at hire.

Qualifications

• No Degree or any other education earned (Required).
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD).
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD).
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA).
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE).
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Keeps patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision (e.g., vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, glucose).
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Transports patients as needed.

Skills

ACCOUNTABILITY

CUSTOMER SERVICE

ORGANIZATION SKILLS

PATIENT CARE

PATIENT SAFETY

PROBLEM SOLVING

RESPONDING TO CHANGE

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education

No Degree or any other education earned

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff under an RN. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vitals and basic care tasks, and maintaining clean, stocked patient areas.

Ideal candidates have 3 months of patient care experience, and must obtain EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six months. BLS certifications are required to be on file at hire.