Patient Care Specialist: Vital Signs & Support

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care helper to perform basic care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, assist with vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include keeping areas clean, transporting patients, and reporting changes to nursing staff. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be achieved within six months of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• No Degree or any other education earned (Required).
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to nursing staff.
• Perform basic patient care tasks under RN supervision (vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, glucose tests).
• Assist with transporting patients when needed.
• Help patients with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, eating).

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Patient and Family centered care

Patient safety

Problem solving

Adaptability

Professional conduct

Education

BLS Certification

No degree required

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care helper to perform basic care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, assist with vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include keeping areas clean, transporting patients, and reporting changes to nursing staff. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be achieved within six months of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.