Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical ICU

Certified Patient Care Assistant Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Medical ICU Unit. The role involves caring for a wide variety of medically diverse patient populations including high risk obstetrics, liver failure, toxicology, complex abdominal surgeries, and sepsis/multi-system organ failure. The patient population may receive treatments such as CRRT, ECMO, multiple vasopressors, Swan‑Ganz catheters, and advanced respiratory therapies including ventilators, oscillators, and Nitric oxide. Position Summary This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care. The employee is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. Core Functions Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility, and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care; documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care; assists in the transportation of patient specimens. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional; promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department, participates in the resolution of customer problems, or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record and are labeled and accessible. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens and may transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered; reconciles supply order upon delivery; monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers, ensuring that all are accounted for and in working order. Assists with transporting patients, including pre‑operative and immediate post‑operative patients to critical care unit and participates in OR room turnover. Works under supervision and has responsibility for the assigned unit only. Works in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians; performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards, and provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leadership behaviors each day. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Current BLS certification. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice. At least 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience. Excellent organizational skills, effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy with keyboarding skills. Depending on department assignment, minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit‑approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on‑the‑job training is also required. For Behavioral Health clinical settings that serve children: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona. Recent healthcare experience. Completion of an approved unit secretary program. Additional related education and/or experience. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health Corporate