Patient Care Associate-Telemetry-FT- Days -MHW

Memorial Hospital West; United States; Presencial; USD 19 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under an RN's supervision. The role includes basic patient care, vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and glucose checks, with patient transport duties as needed.

Responsibilities also include stocking, cleanliness of rooms, and assisting patients with daily living activities. Requires BLS/CPR and no degree, with six-month competency timelines.

Qualificações

• No degree or any other education earned (Required).
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Monitors patient status and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and taking blood glucose.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and eating.

Conhecimentos

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient-centered care

Patient safety

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Formação académica

No degree required

BLS/CPR certification (AHA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• 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.
• Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.

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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Other Information

• **EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

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.

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

Days

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.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

Veteran's Preference

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]