BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP is Hiring a Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy Cancer Care Center Per Diem- No weekends, No Holidays Near Bristol, CT
Job Details Level Experienced Job Location BHI Bristol Hospital Main Cam - Bristol, CT Position Type Per Diem Education Level High School Job Shift 1st Shift (Days) Job Summary At Bristol Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health Care your choice. Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed by RN. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Provides direct care to patients under supervision/direction of the registered nurse
Performs a wide variety of tasks using a patient centered model inclusive but not limited to:
Assist with Bathing / Personal Hygiene
Assists with ambulation, lifting and repositioning of patient
Assists with feeding
Assist with toileting
Assists with vital signs
Weights
Safety checks
Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care
Exhibits knowledge of principles of growth and development for patient groups served
Demonstrates knowledge of providing care for specific population / age
Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills
Accurately updates patient health information in EHR.
Exhibits ability to provide safe care to individual needs of the patient / family / caregiver in a patient centered environment
Exhibits attributes of caring, empathy and promotion of positive work environment
Embodies a strong work ethic
Exemplifies communication in calm professional manner
Demonstrates strong desire to work as a member of the team
Demonstrates excellence in the vision of customer service in health care
Exhibits good team collaboration skills
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Indirect Care Unit Activities
Maintains a clean and safe unit environment.
Stocks rooms/carts and maintains adequate inventories as set by par levels.
Routinely rotates stock, adhering to procedure/policies regarding date items.
Assists in putting supplies away in the storeroom.
Answers telephone, relays messages accurately and in a timely manner.
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to take vital signs, knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with medical equipment common to a medical practice.
Physical Requirements:
Bending, stooping, walking, sitting on a daily basis. Assists patients in and out of treatment rooms, in and out of chairs, on and off exam tables. Ability to spend over four hours/day at computer terminal/personal computer performing various duties.
Work Environment:
Medical office setting with direct exposure to patients, body fluids, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. High volume of telephone and personal contact with customers.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.