Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years.
It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers.
Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year.
Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services for a care team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
A current CNA certificate, EMT certification, or one year similar experience preferably in a high volume acute care setting.
Knowledge of: - Alphabetic and numeric filing system.
- Proper body mechanics and patient safety.
- The organization of an acute care hospital and related facilities.
-Basic anatomy and physiology - Medical terminology -Computers, keyboards, printers and related equipment
BLS/CPR authorized by American Heart Association required.
Ability to: -Lift patients onto gurney; assist them into and out of a wheelchair.
- Read and comprehend instructions written in English.
-Use courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
-Calm and reassure distressed patients.
-Perform basic clerical functions.
-Maintain patient confidentiality.
-Follow established protocols.
-Work effectively under multiple priorities and adjust priorities, as circumstances require.
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy regarding all details.
- Physically able to walk, stand, stoop, and lift.
- Good manual dexterity.
-Visual and auditory acuity.
(When staffing is experienced enough to support a trainee, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered.
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Pay Range
$27.
19 - $30.
55 /hour
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