- Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.
- Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
- Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
- Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.
- Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
- Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
- Processes paper orders in the event of a downtime if working in the clerical role. Will enter downtime occurrence order and associated start and stop time in each patient record.
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- May schedule patient appointments.
- May maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.
- May manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.
- May observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardial infarction.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.
- Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.
- For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbent has three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA certification.
- Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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health care assistant - Farmington, UT, United States - University of Utah Health
Description
Overview
_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
EO/AA_This position provides patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse.
The incumbent will have direct contact with patients and their families as well as perform indirect patient care activities necessary to support patients within their environment.
This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview:
The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.Responsibilities
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Licenses Required
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
_To inquire about this posting, email:
EEO Statement
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
__To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action:
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_Sherrie Hayashi_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
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_Online reports may be submitted
_For more information:
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information.Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
__This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._
Requisition Number _68023_
Reg/Temp _Regular_
Employment Type _PRN_
Shift _Evening_
Work Schedule _For bedded outpatient graveyard support _
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_
Location Name _Farmington Health Center_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_City_ _Farmington_
_State_ _UT_
Department _UCC ANC 80F FMHC Short Stay_
Category _Nursing Support_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
