Patient Care Assistant - Cardiology Clinic (part time)

Overview

24 hours per week, Monday - Friday (three 8-hour shifts)

Will not float | No weekends or holidays

Minimum pay: $19.10 per hour

Responsibilities

• Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager.
• Collections, documents, and reports data to the RN or Care Manager.
• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• May complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promotes general patient safety.
• Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism, and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities.
• May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Requirements

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience, required.
• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider), required.

Qualifications

• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or licensure, required.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age-appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
• Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume / Gases / Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements

(not specified)