Patient Care Associate - Medical Stabilization Unit

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 37,250,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a patient care assistant to work under the supervision of an RN. The role involves basic patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, and phlebotomy, as well as assisting with daily living activities and transport.

Competencies include accountability, customer service, and patient-centered care. A high level of flexibility is required, with certifications in BLS and related credentials expected within the first six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Requires no degree; entry-level patient care.
• Basic patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six months of hire.
• CPR/BLS certifications as listed.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, sometimes stressful environment.
• Three months of patient care experience or completion of a formal training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities delegated by an RN, including vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, glucose testing, intake/output.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Assists with ADLs: bathing, grooming, eating.
• Keeps patient rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Patient and Family Centered Care

Patient Safety

Problem Solving

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

No Degree or any other education earned

BLS American Heart ECARD

BLS American Heart RQI ECARD

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BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a patient care assistant to work under the supervision of an RN. The role involves basic patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, and phlebotomy, as well as assisting with daily living activities and transport.

Competencies include accountability, customer service, and patient-centered care. A high level of flexibility is required, with certifications in BLS and related credentials expected within the first six months of employment.