Health Care Assistant Certified - Cardiology I - FT - 1st Shift

About the role

Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Activities: Vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge.
• Clerical Support: Directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation. Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Experience: Previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history. Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Benefits

See Benefits for details.

Pay

Details TBA.

Schedule

Details TBA.