Patient Care Associate -Recovery Room-FT- Days -$1K Sign on Bonus -MRH

Patient Care Associate -Recovery Room-FT- Days -$1K Sign on Bonus -MRH Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary:

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

Complies with privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating with callers and guests.

Greets guests and provides appropriate assistance and information.

Receives, screens, routes and responds to incoming telephone calls.

Takes accurate messages and ensures timely delivery.

Competencies

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills (4)

Patient and Family Centered Care

Patient Safety – Ancillary/Support

Problem Solving

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education and Certification Requirements No required degree. Must possess at least one of the following American Heart Association BLS certifications: BLS AHA E‑Card, BLS AHA‑RQI E‑Card, BLS Non‑ecard, BLS Grace, BLS Red Cross, or equivalent.

Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required work experience: Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from a formal training program.

Other Information:

EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six months of hire date.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Bending and Stooping = 60%

Climbing = 20%

Keyboard Entry = 60%

Kneeling = 60%

Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%

Lifting or Carrying 0-25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%

Lifting or Carrying 25-75 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%

Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0-25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%

Pushing or Pulling 26-75 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%

Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%

Reaching = 60%

Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%

Running = 40%

Sitting = 60%

Squatting = 60%

Standing = 60%

Walking = 60%

Audible Speech = 60%

Hearing Acuity = 60%

Smelling Acuity = 0%

Taste Discrimination = 0%

Depth Perception = 60%

Distinguish Color = 60%

Seeing – Far = 60%

Seeing – Near = 60%

Bio hazardous Waste = 60%

Biological Hazards – Respiratory = 60%

Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion = 60%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%

Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20%

Dust = 40%

Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%

Hazardous Chemicals = 20%

Hazardous Medication = 20%

Latex = 20%

Computer Monitor = 60%

Domestic Animals = 20%

Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954‑276‑8340 (M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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