Patient Care Asst.

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in direct patient care under supervision. The role requires a High School diploma and a BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Training will cover medical terminology and hospital policies during orientation.

Ideal candidates will be ready to work varied shifts, manage the physical demands of lifting and standing, and adapt to a fast-paced hospital environment alongside registered nurses.

Formación

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire or transferred to department.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and be familiar with hospital policies and procedures.
• Computer Training will be completed as part of orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in patient care duties under supervision of the Charge Nurse.
• Direct patient care is performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of nursing practice.
• Perform other assigned duties for which you have been trained.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Medical terminology

Policy familiarity

Computer skills

Stress management

Educación

High school diploma

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant will assist in patient care duties. Direct patient care is done under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. The PCA will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained for.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire or transferred to department.

Training & Experience:

Must have knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and be familiar with hospital policies and procedures. Computer Training will be completed as part of orientation.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  • Heavy lifting
  • Sustained standing and walking
• B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
• C. Work under stress
• D. Varied work hours and shifts