Patient Care Assistant Cardiac

Banner Heart Hospital is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Cardiac Progressive Care unit. Our CPCU is a 60-bed inpatient, high acuity cardiac unit focusing on providing excellent care for cardiovascular patients. The CPCU provides care for STEMI/NSTEMI patients, Heart Failure patients, and patients with acute arrhythmias as well as patients who undergo cardiac angiograms with interventions, and pacemaker/defibrillator implants. We are currently offering a DAY shift position working from 6:00am - 6:30pm for three shifts per week. Our team uses a rotating weekends and holidays schedule.

Responsibilities

Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care; Collects ongoing patient data and documents it in medical records; Assists with daily living activities, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake; Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements; Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status to a licensed professional; Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional (e.g., blood draws, foley catheter removal, IV removal, EKGs); Performs receptionist/clerical duties and supports department communication; Maintains office, dietary, and medical supplies and monitors electronic equipment; May assist with transporting patients and participate in room turnover; Supports a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge; Current BLS certification is required; Excellent organizational skills; Effective human relations and communication skills; Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are required; Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and for the duration of employment for certain Banner Behavioral Health, Banner Home Care AZ, and BUMCS Behavioral Health roles

Nice to have

Recent healthcare experience; Working knowledge of medical terminology; Additional related education and/or experience

Benefits

Support and specialized training to grow skills; Career Pathways program for continuing education and career growth within Banner Health; Self-scheduling tool for shift coverage; Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential; 18% night shift differential when applicable; $3,000 sign-on bonus for licensed CNA or LNA