Certified Patient Care Assistant Surgical Oncology

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Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Oncology Unit. At Banner University Medical Center, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country.

Our Abdominal Transplant/Surgical Oncology Unit is a 24-bed unit caring for abdominal transplant (e.g. kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants), as well as surgical oncology patients. We mainly see post-surgical patients. The types of surgeries that we see is abdominal surgeries, including Kidney/Liver/Pancreas transplants among other Oncology-related surgeries and routine abdominal surgeries. There is a total of 12-16 staff members in the PCA role, and we usually staff 2-3 PCAs per shift. The responsibilities in the role include routine monitoring of Vital Signs, Intake and Outputs, Weights, and assisting the patients with ambulation and cleaning, among others. I want to see candidates who seem eager to grow in healthcare who bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

You will be involved in providing care that improves patient outcomes and experience. This is a fast-paced unit, that has recently expanded from 14 to 24 beds. We are looking for energetic, dependable team members who are looking to make a difference in our patient’s lives.

• ?? Full -Time Day Shift available (3 -12 hour shifts)
• Day Shift from 6am-6:30pm.
• Schedule is created about a month in advance.There are no set day schedules.
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role.(Saturday and Sunday for day shift, Friday and Saturday for night shift)
• Rotating Holidays Required - 1 major and 1 minor
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.

2. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.

3. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

4. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.

6. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and d