Patient Care Associate-Women's Services Unit: Mercy STL
Core
Provide direct patient care and support to women and families in a hospital gynecology and women's services unit.
Role type
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician (clinical support)
Builds
Safe, comfortable, and healing environments for patients undergoing gynecologic procedures, surgery, or specialized women's health care
Domain
Healthcare / Women's Health / Gynecology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, EMR documentation, intake/output tracking, infection prevention, fall prevention, specimen collection, wound care assistance, IV removal, pelvic exam setup, visual acuity testing
Preferred skills
CNA certification, CPCT certification, EMT or Paramedic experience, previous hospital or clinic patient care experience
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Assist patients with daily hygiene and personal care needs; Support ambulation, positioning, and mobility activities; Monitor and document vital signs and patient information in the EMR; Assist with feeding and document intake/output; Observe and report changes in patient condition; Participate in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; Perform clerical and communication duties; Help maintain a safe environment through infection and fall prevention practices
Seniority
Entry-level, trainable