Patient Care Tech Cert FT 7p-7a Heart

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a flexible and dependable healthcare assistant to perform CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician, and unit secretary duties in a busy clinical unit.

The role requires weekend/holiday/overtime/on-call coverage and a commitment to maintaining high patient-care standards. Strong data-entry skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are preferred, with certification requirements listed in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must adhere to theCompliance Program and Code of Conduct and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Performs CNA, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary duties.
• Maintains performance skills and compliance with unit standards.
• Routinely works weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or on-call/call-back status.

Skills

Basic patient care

EKG skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas CNA/CPCT certification

CPI certification

BCLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School Graduate/GED
• Effective October 11, 2009 must have certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) and remain current thereafter. Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

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