Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Abdominal Transplant

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Oncology Unit. The abdominal transplant/surgical oncology unit is a 24-bed unit caring for abdominal transplant (e.g. kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants) and surgical oncology patients. This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care, including ongoing patient data collection, documentation, and unit support functions. Shift: Full-time, 3/12 hour shifts, Day Shift 6:00AM-6:30PM. Weekend and holiday rotations required.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with activities of daily living, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake; Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements; Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care; Assist in transporting patient specimens; Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional; Perform delegated procedures and use equipment (e.g., blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, EKG monitoring) under direct supervision of a licensed professional; Perform receptionist and clerical duties and assist in resolving customer problems; Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; Maintain patient education materials and assist in ordering patient specimens; Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies and monitor electronic equipment; Assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care; Participate in OR room turnover; Interact with staff, patients, families, and physicians

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge; Current BLS certification required; Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice required for new hires and transfers; Approximately 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience; Excellent organizational skills; Effective human relations and communication skills; Working knowledge of medical terminology; Computer literacy and keyboarding skills; Minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity (depending on department assignment); Successful completion of a unit approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training; Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for certain Behavioral Health clinical roles serving children

Nice to have

In Arizona, Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure; Recent healthcare experience; Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program; Additional related education and/or experience

Benefits

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits; 18% night shift differential; Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential if applicable