Patient Care Assistant Telemetry

Overview:

Department: Telemetry

Shift’s Available: Days 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX

 

We are seeking a CNA, also referred to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). They will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the  CNA, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.  

 

 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting 

• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output 

• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN 

• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe 

• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital 

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity: