Health Care Assistant Ultrasound
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 and 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/GED required. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
- Licenses, Certifications and Registrations: BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.
- 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
We are committed to providing competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
N/A