Patient Care Assistant

Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate and pursuing a healthcare related college degree program.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS at time of hire
• Occupational Expoure Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

• Performs general receptionist and clerical duties as needed.
• Observes and reports patient’s status and needs.
• Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs.
• Transports specimens to lab if necessary.
• Assists with transfers, moves and repositioning of patients.
• Participates in turnover of pre-op/PACU bays and operating rooms.
• Assists/observes physicians and nurses during medical examinations and treatment of the patient as required.
• Transports instruments to and from the operating room suites.
• Aids with patient daily hygiene and general needs (i.e. water, food trays, room cleanliness, warm blankets).
• Maintains current knowledge and certification requirements (i.e. BLS).
• Attends required departmental staff meetings and trainings; gives attention to required written departmental notifications, education, and trainings.
• Attends all required facility safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Respects and regards the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, conversing, and listening.
• Use of hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.