Telemetry Patient Care Assistant – Nights (Growth & Benefits)

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Telemetry unit. The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care under the supervision of the RN, and helping maintain a safe environment on night shift.

Requirements include phlebotomy and EKG certifications (preferred), BLS (AHA) within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least six months in acute care or physician’s office settings.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Current phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Current EKG certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and collaborates with team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) certification

CNA Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Saint Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Telemetry unit. The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care under the supervision of the RN, and helping maintain a safe environment on night shift.

Requirements include phlebotomy and EKG certifications (preferred), BLS (AHA) within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least six months in acute care or physician’s office settings.