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Medical Assistant

Allied Services

Medical Assistant

Wilkes Barre, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CURRENT OPENINGS:

    *WEEKEND POSITIONS:  EVERY WEEKEND: 7AM-7:30PM AND 7PM-7:30AM

    *REGULAR SHIFTS INCLUDING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND: FT EVENINGS AND PT EVENINGS

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

    The Certified Nurse Aide assists nurses in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition.

    The Certified Nurse Aide must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

    EDUCATION:

     High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

    Completion of Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program.

     WORK EXPERIENCE:

     Six months experience as a Nurse Aide in a geriatric setting preferred.

     SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

     Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

    Must meet federal requirements for enrollment on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry upon employment.

    Must be sixteen years of age or older (will work within restrictions of child labor law).

    CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.

    Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction (including promoting and maintaining positive relationships) with patients, visitors or other hospital personnel.

    Must adhere to nursing policies and standards and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Heavy Work: duties require exerting 25-50 lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or 10-25 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.  Position involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout shift.  Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility frequently, while pushing a wheelchair.

    CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

    Assists with physical care of residents. Assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, shower/bathes residents, transfers and repositions residents, assists with dressing and grooming activities and restorative nursing procedures. Cares for resident’s clothing and property as necessary.  Passes trays and feeds residents.  Keeps licensed staff informed of unit-related problems and resident-related problems or changes in resident condition. 

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • Knowledge of the following as it relates to Special Operations Command Communication:

    • Familiarity with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)

    • Familiarity with OS Variants – Android, Windows and iOS

    • Understanding of Cyber ISR technologies and tools

    • Communications focused or technical bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of prior relevant experience

    • Network certifications such as but not limited to, Cisco Certifications (CCIE, CCNP, etc.), Microsoft certifications (MCSE, etc.), security certifications (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.) 

    • Current and Active Top Secret Department of Defense clearance 

    • Currently possess or capable of obtaining DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE

      • Satellite deployable nodes
        • IP based tactical radios
        • Tactical data link radios
        • Tactical local area network (TACLAN)
  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care