Patient Care Assistant - Endoscopy

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to home healthcare, with specialized medical services including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community hospital. Working at LMHS is an opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will provide care in a place where you are personally connected, extending the impact of your work beyond the hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.

About the role

Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, this role performs patient care activities to assist healthcare providers in performing various technical and clerical procedures in the Endoscopy/Diagnostic Services Department. The position requires knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide age-related care from adolescents through the geriatric population. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hospital staff, offices, patients, families, and guests. Accountable to the patient and family for care provided, and to the patient care manager for the totality of work performance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately obtain and record patient height/weight and vital signs
• Safely lift, transfer, and transport patients
• Document and report pertinent information regarding patient’s condition
• Maintain and stock adequate supplies on hand, and check outdates
• Appropriately collect, label, and transport blood and other laboratory specimens
• Collect, perform, and document urine and glucometer tests and quality controls associated
• Appropriately communicate with all team members, patients, and family
• Answer phones and direct calls appropriately
• Administer non-medicated enemas as per policy
• Assist physicians and nursing staff as directed within scope of practice
• Assure equipment for provision of patient care is available and in working condition (pumps, monitors, crash cart, etc.)
• Appropriate documentation in electronic medical record

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain phlebotomist certification
• Understand new technology quickly
• Maintain certification in CPR and Basic Arrhythmia
• Work independently