SICU Patient Care Assistant - Critical Care Support

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the SICU team with patient care activities. The role involves direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision, including vital signs, specimen collection, charting, patient escorting and ADL assistance.

The candidate should have High School diploma or equivalent, a Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT Certification, and will need CPR and Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia C.N.A. license or PCT Certification required.
• CPR within 90 days of employment.
• Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient care activities in support of nursing in the SICU.
• Provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision.
• Perform duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Manage clerical duties and ordering/receiving supplies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia C.N.A. license or PCT Certification

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the SICU team with patient care activities. The role involves direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision, including vital signs, specimen collection, charting, patient escorting and ADL assistance.

The candidate should have High School diploma or equivalent, a Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT Certification, and will need CPR and Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.