Patient Care Associate - Ortho/Trauma- FT - Days- MRH

Location: Hollywood, Florida Summary Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities. Responsibilities Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. Monitor patient status and response; report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Assist with transporting patients as needed. Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and eating. Assist with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly. Additional duties as assigned. Competencies Accountability Customer service Organization skills Patient and family centered care Patient safety – ancillary/support Problem solving Responding to change Standards of behavior Education and Certification Requirements No degree or other education earned (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from a formal training program. Other Information: EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Bending and stooping: 60% Climbing: 20% Keyboard entry: 60% Kneeling: 60% Lifting/Carrying patients ≥35 lbs: 60% Lifting or carrying 0‑25 lbs non‑patient: 60% Lifting or carrying 25‑75 lbs non‑patient: 60% Lifting or carrying >75 lbs non‑patient: 0% Pushing or pulling 0‑25 lbs non‑patient: 60% Pushing or pulling 25‑75 lbs non‑patient: 60% Pushing or pulling >75 lbs non‑patient: 60% Reaching: 60% Repetitive movement foot/leg: 20% Repetitive movement hand/arm: 60% Running: 40% Sitting: 60% Squatting: 60% Standing: 60% Walking: 60% Audible speech: 60% Hearing acuity: 60% Smelling acuity: 0% Taste discrimination: 0% Depth perception: 60% Distinguish color: 60% Seeing far: 60% Seeing near: 60% Bio hazardous waste: 60% Biological hazards – respiratory: 60% Biological hazards – skin or ingestion: 60% Blood and/or bodily fluids: 60% Communicable diseases and/or pathogens: 60% Asbestos: 0% Cytotoxic chemicals: 20% Dust: 40% Gas/vapors/fumes: 60% Hazardous chemicals: 20% Hazardous medication: 20% Latex: 20% Computer monitor: 60% Domestic animals: 20% Extreme heat/cold: 0% Fire risk: 0% Hazardous noise: 0% Heating devices: 0% Hypoxia: 0% Laser/high intensity lights: 0% Magnetic fields: 0% Moving mechanical parts: 60% Needles/sharp objects: 60% Potential electric shock: 0% Potential for physical assault: 20% Radiation: 20% Sudden decompression during flights: 0% Unprotected heights: 0% Wet or slippery surfaces: 60% Shift: Nights Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Equal Employment Opportunity & Veteran Preference Memorial Healthcare System is proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, including race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. Veteran Preference is available to veterans, disabled veterans, spouses of disabled veterans, unremarried veteran widowers or widows, certain family members, active reservists and National Guard members. Eligible applicants must claim their Veteran’s Preference status on their application; documentation may be required if selected. Memorial Healthcare System adheres to the Florida Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other relevant federal legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr