Patient Care Associate - Inpatient Hematology Oncology - FT- Days- JDCH

Patient Care Technician Location: Hollywood, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well‑being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities. Responsibilities Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating. Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly. Assist with transporting patients, as needed. Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. Additional duties as assigned. Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY

CUSTOMER SERVICE

ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)

PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE

PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT

PROBLEM SOLVING

RESPONDING TO CHANGE

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements No Degree or any other education earned (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) 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 formal training program required. 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 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 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 26 - 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% Equal Opportunity Employer Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm) or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital