Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiology Clinic

Fairbanks, AK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $24.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

supportive work environment

Job Description

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. As a Joint Commission-accredited hospital with 152 licensed beds, it serves as the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. This esteemed institution is recognized for its strong patient to nurse ratio and its supportive culture of Shared Leadership. Additionally, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is proud to be a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, underscoring its commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative patient care. Beyond its exceptional clinical environment, the hospital is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, a city known for its small-town charm,... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current BLS certification
Possession of a C.N.A. license in the state of practice if required by the facility or department policy
Completion of an approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course or equivalent training if assigned to relevant department
Minimum of 1 year medical clerical or related customer service experience
Ability to organize workload effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Competency in computer use and keyboarding

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Current BLS certification
Current C.N.A. license in state of practice may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with regulatory requirements or facility/department policy
Completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training and a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias or epileptiform activity depending on department assignment
Skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience preferably in a hospital or physician office setting or prior experience in customer service
Excellent organizational skills
Effective human relations and communication skills
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
Recent healthcare experience preferred
Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Job Duties

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
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
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
Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice including 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
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
Maintains a complete patient record with admission transfer and discharge information progress notes and consent forms Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient's record
Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used patient education materials Assists in the ordering of patient specimens May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record
Maintains adequate levels of office dietary and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered Reconciles supply order upon delivery Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order
Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit Participates in OR room turnover
Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors

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