Patient Care Assistant Preop Pacu
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona Department Name: Perianesthesia -Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care No Scheduled Weekends! Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we
understand that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a
difference in people's lives. We've united under a common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. It's a lofty goal,
but it's one we're committed to seeing through. As a Patient Care Assistant, you are involved first-hand in
providing care that improves patient outcomes and experience while
also providing a greater learning opportunity. You will be assigned
to the Pre OP PACU department room where you will have the
opportunity to help patients both before and after surgeries. Team
work is STRONG in this department, and support to be your best self
is great. Staff truly GROW in Preop Pacu Unit, with many PCAs
becoming RNs within the department due to the support we provide
while in school. Working in a teaching hospital gives you an
opportunity to always grow and advance in your career. So if
working with a supportive leadership team, that will guide you to
grow and advance is important apply today. HOURS: This position is four 10 hour shifts scheduled between
Monday thru Friday from 9:00am- 7:30pm. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components
of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of
benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and
financial security options so you can focus on being the best at
what you do and enjoying your life. Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided
exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of
metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including
cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the
Gold Seal of ApprovalT from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing
mortality and complications. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides routine patient care to promote patient
comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This
position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and
documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit
support functions which contribute to the overall efficient
operation of the nursing unit/department. CORE FUNCTIONS Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes
necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting
patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of
mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as
needed. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs,
input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with
unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective
data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the
transportation of patient specimens. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the
patient's health status and responses to treatment to a licensed
professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and
completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients
for which care is provided. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a
licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies
and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include
blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical
staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct
supervision of a licensed professional. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall
operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and
information throughout the department. Participates in the
resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and
follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer,
and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into
the patient's record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and
accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of
frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the
ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician
orders effectively using the electronic medical record. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical
supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be
ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks
the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID
scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for
and in working order. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting
patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative
patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room
turnover. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and
transfers. In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in
state of practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson
incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market
without meeting the CNA requirement. Requires skills and abilities
typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience;
preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior
experience in customer service. Must possess excellent
organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and
communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and
computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as
effective human relations and communication skills. Working
knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and
keyboarding skills is required. Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing
score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all
lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required.
Successful completion of either a unit approved basic
electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic
interpretation course, or on the job training is also required. Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral
Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain
the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working
for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson or BUMC-P Whole Health
Counseling must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public
Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is
preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful
completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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