Medical Assistant
Catholic Health Services
Overview
To assist the South Bay Cardio clinical staff in the care of patients, prep patients for stress testing procedures, assist in patient observation, assist in the maintaining of clean exam rooms, stock items, answer phones, front office, and other related duties.
Job Details
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma / GED Required
Licensure/Certification: BLS Required
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred/ Certified Nursing Assistant Program or EMT preferred.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Takes direction for all patient care activities from a registered professional nurse. Completes assignment record and submits for review. Takes ownership in patient safety outcomes.
+ Checks daily for presence of an identification band on each patient; replaces them as needed.
+ Performs and correctly labels a 12-Lead EKG. Performs phlebotomy via finger stick or venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and laboratory analysis. Performs, obtains results and reports bedside glucose monitoring from use of meter directly to the nurse for visual accuracy.
+ Cares for epicardial pacing wires:-isolates, - insulates,-provides site care applies dressing.
+ Paints and cleans approximated incisions.
+ Complies with Standard Precautions and infection prevention and control practices.
+ Checks and assures the integrity and sufficient number of equipment and supplies and responds to patient or environmental emergencies appropriately. Performs CPR as directed.
+ Participates in the Falls Prevention Program:-correctly utilizes restraint alternatives, - provides patients an explanation of the falls prevention measures, - promotes safety and performs Intentional Rounding.
+ Accompanies and transports patients being admitted, transferred or discharged as directed by the clinical nurse.
+ Other duties as required
Salary Range
USD $25.66 - USD $33.36 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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