**Overview** CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** _Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests. Ability to provide continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns of patients on telemetry and reports significant information to appropriate nursing personnel; Functions within a designated hospital area to assist nursing personnel in the close observation in the monitoring of patients._ **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** + _Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff_ + _Monitors and records vital signs_ + _Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs_ + _Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output_ + _Obtains and records daily weight_ + _Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter_ + _Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN_ + _Performs as patient care companion when needed_ + _Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process_ + _Performs unit housekeeping needs_ + _Acts as a runner/transporter_ + _Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel_ + _Updates assigned bed status_ + _Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person_ + _Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions_ + _Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner_ + _Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit. This can include, but not limited to: consulting in Cerner, navigate through Cerner, discharge patients, put milestones into tele tracking, maintain paper charts and checking on MD orders_ + _Removes saline locks_ + _Order floor stock and puts it away_ + _Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows_ + _Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered. Sets up, calibrates and Maintains settings and alarms on telemetry module. Obtains rhythm strip at beginning of shift, on admission and whenever changes occur. Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval_ + _Trouble shoots telemetry equipment, Ensures monitors are functioning properly, ensure telemetry supplies are readily available. Accounts for all telemetry transmitters, Verifies daily telemetry charges_ + _Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip and notifies appropriate staff_ + _Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in-services and Code Validation within given time frame, attends unit-based in-services, attends monthly departmental meetings. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, i.e., floating to other areas._ + _Other duties as assigned by manager._ **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** **Required Education** _(for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)_ Click to select CHI Leadership Job Level & Required Education **Required Education for Staff Job Levels** High School Diploma/GED **Required Licensure and Certifications** BLS **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Good written/oral communication skills Completion of PCA II orientation/training CBO checkoff Demonstrate knowledge in the area of EKG interpretation through the following : A) Dysrhythmia Rhythm Interpretation Exam. B) Successfully complete the Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation **PREFERRED Qualifications** One (1) year direct patient care experience **Pay Range** $17.04 - $23.43 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.