Patient Services Assistant 40D

Job Summary: The Patient Services Assistant performs nursing, phlebotomy and patient care tasks under the general supervision of a professional nurse.

Collects and processes blood and other laboratory specimens, performs EKG tracings, and maintains related records. Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members while attending to personal needs, safety, and comfort of patients. Performs a variety of other duties to assist staff, such as transporting patients and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Specifications: High school graduate or equivalent and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program and phlebotomy course required.

Must maintain a current R. I. Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification, and must hold certificate of completion of phlebotomy training program. Good telephone, interpersonal and writing skills essential, along with demonstrated ability to accurately relate technical information.

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be proficient in the English language.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions

Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 9/25 - 10/4/2024