Surgery Patient Care Assistant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner; includes checking patient identification and reviewing chart for basic requirements.

• Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as, perineal care, oral hygiene, back rubs, making occupied/unoccupied carts, obtaining meals, sensory devices (i.e., hearing aids).

• Assists patient with ambulation.

• Assists patients in dressing/undressing.

• Assists patient with elimination needs (i.e., bedpans, urinal, ambulation to bathroom). Empties catheter bags and colostomy bags.

• Measures and records temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, measures and records height and weight.

• Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.

• Performs special procedures including positioning and maintaining patient in correct and safe alignment.

• Collects and labels urine specimens. Performs urine Hcgs.

• Measures and applies PAS stockings.

• Performs order entry in computer.

• Applies elbow protectors and anti-embolism stockings.

• Performs pre-op shave prep as needed.

• Assists with room preparation for anticipated admissions.

• Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mental condition to RN.

• Maintains patient care and unit supplies.

• Calculates and records intake and output (excluding IVs).

• Sets up and assists with simple wound dressing changes

• Stamps patient records and obtains paperwork and records.

• Transports patient belongings.

• Performs bedside blood glucose testing.

• Sets up equipment and supplies for sterile/non sterile procedures, including sterile bladder irrigation.

• Sets up nasal cannula O2 delivery system; changes humidification bottle.

• Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank.

• Performs phlebotomy following prescribed policy and procedure.

• Performs 12-lead EKG or rhythm strip.

• Performs post-mortem care, as needed.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends mandatory meetings

• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.

• Participates in orientation of new employees. Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Completion of 75-hour or 120-hour Certified Nursing Assistant Program or a minimum of one semester of nursing school.

• Must be on State C.N.A. Registry (If not enrolled in Nursing school)

• Previous hospital experience preferred.

• Work requires the interpersonal skills necessary to comfort patients, their families and/or significant others; and to communicate effectively with co-workers and physicians.

• Work requires the analytic ability necessary to prioritize own workload.

• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.