Certified Patient Care Assistant CVICU

Peoria, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.50 - $19.75

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differentials

Job Description

Banner Health is a prominent healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to excellent patient care and an inclusive, supportive work environment. With a reputation fortified by the Great Place To Work Certification, Banner Health fosters a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and pride, ensuring team members feel valued, supported, and motivated every day. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of the Banner Health network, has served the Northwest Valley region in Glendale, Arizona, for over 25 years. It is a preferred hospital known for its advanced medical services including a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive heart and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a newly expanded Emergency Department. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is celebrated as a leading healthcare provider with a five-star CMS rating and offers a wide range of specialties such as surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services. This outstanding achievement stems from a culmination of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of care and patient safety.

The role of Cardiac ICU Certified Patient Care Assistant (CNA) at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a vital position within the clinical care team. This full-time, day-shift job involves caring for patients with complex medical conditions such as vascular, cardio-thoracic surgical, heart failure, neurological, and respiratory issues. The CNA plays an essential role in supporting the nursing staff and contributing to positive patient outcomes by providing routine patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and collecting important clinical data such as vital signs and specimens. The role requires a minimum of one year of acute care nursing assistant experience alongside current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Banner Health offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new Certified or Licensed CNAs or LNAs, underscoring their investment in attracting skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to quality patient care.

Candidates in this role will enjoy a flexible scheduling system with available shift self-selection, including weekend and holiday rotation requirements, and will receive shift differentials for weekend and night shifts. The distinctive spirit of the work environment emphasizes collaboration between nurses, physicians, and various therapy teams, creating a strong foundation for learning and professional growth. Responsibilities include assisting with patient hygiene, mobility, nutrition, specimen collection, clinical documentation, and using specialized equipment under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. This dynamic role is well suited for individuals who demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and excitement for patient care while working effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Working at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center means joining one of the largest campuses in the Banner network, employing over 3,000 healthcare professionals, and being part of an award-winning institution recognized as Best of the Best in 2023 for consistently meeting rigorous performance targets. The facility commits to providing employees with comprehensive benefits packages that include health and financial security options designed to support their professional and personal lives. Banner Health’s supportive environment and competitive compensation underscore the organization’s dedication to fostering a rewarding career path for Certified Patient Care Assistants in cardiac and critical care settings.

Job Requirements

high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
current BLS certification
current certified nursing assistant (CNA) license in state of practice required for new hires and transfers
one year of medical clerical or acute care nursing assistant experience
excellent organizational skills
effective human relations and communication skills
working knowledge of medical terminology
computer literacy and keyboarding skills
minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test when applicable
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card if working in specified departments
willingness to work weekend and holiday rotations
ability to perform delegated procedures within scope of practice
ability to work under supervision and interact with patients, families, staff and physicians
12 month commitment required for sign-on bonus

Job Qualifications

high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
current BLS certification
current certified nursing assistant (CNA) license in state of practice required for new hires and transfers
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
depending on department assignment, minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity
successful completion of a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for certain assignments
preferred qualifications include Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona
recent healthcare experience
successful completion of an approved unit secretary program
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
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 all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record
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 use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers
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
works under supervision with responsibility for assigned unit only
interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians