Patient Care Assistant II Ortho

OverviewSaint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesThis position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonusOrganizes and promotes efficient workflow within the unit.Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Acts as a communication liaison by greeting all internal and external customers to proactively meet service requests and to promote positive customer relations.

Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager or Director of Nursing in performing electrocardiograph exams, watching monitors for unit patients, informing the RN of significant rhythms and admitting/discharging patients from the monitoring system.

Maintains designated hospital competencies validated by the Competency Based Orientation (CBO) plan.

Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Health Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence).

Complies with safety and emergency procedures.

Complies with organizational policies.

Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines.

Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.

Provides care/services based on identified needs.

Uses required equipment for providing care/services.

Consults with organizational resources.

Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.

Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.

Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.

Other duties as assigned by management.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired Education:

High School Diploma or GED and Certification from an approved nursing assistant course

previous experience as a nurse assistant, or one completed semester of healthcare related clinical experience

Required Licensure:

BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.

Must be able to successfully identify cardiac rhythms within the initial orientation period.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous successful experience with cardiac monitoring.

One year of secretarial experience and previous exposure to medical terminology.

Be proficient in keyboarding and possess good Windows platform computer skills.

Pay Range$16.26 - $22.97 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.