Patient Care Tech Cert. FT 7p-7a Heart

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a versatile healthcare assistant to perform CNA, phlebotomy, EKG tech, and unit secretary tasks within a clinical area.

You will maintain competency, handle weekend/holiday shifts, overtime, and on-call schedules, and support patient care across age groups in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have high school diploma or GED and appropriate Texas certifications; CPI and BCLS are required by policy.

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 to 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary.
• Maintains performance skills; remains accountable for duties.
• Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on-call/call-back status in assigned shift.

Skills

Patient care basics

EKG skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas CNA certification

Medical Assistant certification

EMT certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

CPCT certification

BCLS certification

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.

EEO Statement

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