Clinical Support Assistant - Neurology York - Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight.
• Prepares patient for visit and/or procedure by assuring the patient is undressed and appropriately gowned.
• Assists providers with examinations; can serve as a chaperone for exams of a personal nature.
• Performs Point-of-Care (POC) testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing.
• Performs quality control and maintains related records.
• Colls specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens such as fingerstick blood glucose, urine dipstick and culture, urine pregnancy test, and hemoccult testing.
• Performs EKG’s and communicates results to providers.
• Performs data entry of POC lab results into the patient’s chart.
• Affords patients safe care in all areas of the patient care setting.
• Maintains a visible presence in the clinical area in between tasks.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of the assigned patient population.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas as required.
• Performs other related duties as identified.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year
• Relevant experience.