Patient Care Assistant I
The posted compensation range of $11.41 - $15.69 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost‐efficient patient care as delegated by
the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care
unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
2. Monitors and records vital signs
3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
5. Obtains and records daily weight
6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
8. Performs as sitter or patient care companion when needed
9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.
11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items
12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy
dependent on the need of unit
13. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
14. Updates assigned bed status
15. Answers call lights and telephone
16. Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety
issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
17. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and
professional manner
18. Performs phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs as permitted on the assigned unit
19. Removes saline locks
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
*High School Diploma or GED required
*Prior Experience preferred
Licensure and Certifications
BLS with AHA Required
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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