Patient Care Assistant 6 West Med Surg Pulmonary PT 24hrs Days 7a-3:30p

Temple Health

Patient Care Assistant 6 West Med Surg Pulmonary PT 24hrs Days 7a-3:30p

New Orleans, LA +4 locations
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

    Education
    High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
    Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program Preferred

    Experience
    1 year experience in a patient care role Preferred

    Licenses
    Basic Life Support Required
    Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
    Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    • High school diploma and related experience in the industry preferable.
    • Ability to read, write and clearly communicate in English
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, schedulers, and clients.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
    • Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs
    • Ability to interact with office and laboratory personnel in a proper, professional and business-like manner

    Working Conditions
    The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides
    product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees
    from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use
    available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate
    protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise
    level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Physical Requirements
    Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec
    Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test
    Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services, both before employment and at any time
    during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job
    functions of the position.
    Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry boxes weighing up to 45lbs.
    Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when
    such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).

  • Locations
    Plainfield, IL • New Orleans, LA • Gonzales, LA • Texas City, TX • Corpus Christi, TX