Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
- PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting OR
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OR
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OR
- Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification OR
- Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OR Evidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program OR
- PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience
- Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life - Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Supervisor/Manager/Director of assigned unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
● Works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
● Works in an area in which there is exposure to hazardous chemicals or carcinogenic agents which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Works in an area in which there is exposure to radiation which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Work requires exposure to blood and various body fluids which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Works in an area that is very uncomfortable because of extreme temperatures, noise levels, odors or other similar conditions.
● Works requires handling of hot liquids, toxic or flammable chemicals, or contaminated materials which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Lifting objects weighting more than 100 pounds.
● Standing for more than two hours at a time.
● Stooping or bending
● Manual dexterity - reach and grasp objects
● Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors
● Ability to hear and communicate orally
● Pushing or pulling supply carts
● Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
● Using a keyboard to enter and transform words or data
● Using a video display terminal to receive or audit information or data