Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Abdominal Transplant
Banner Health, Tucson, AZ, United States
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Clinical Care
Work Shift:
Varied
Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Oncology Unit. This is a 24‑bed abdominal transplant/surgical oncology unit caring for abdominal transplant patients and surgical oncology patients. This fast‑paced unit has recently expanded from 14 to 24 beds. We are looking for energetic, dependable team members who want to make a difference in our patients’ lives.
Shift Details:
Full‑time: 3/12 Hour Shifts | Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and Day Shift 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Weekend and holiday rotations required. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18% night‑shift differential and a flat rate of $1/hour for weekend shift differential if applicable.
Position Summary
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. The assistant is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
Core Functions
Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene, 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; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter 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 and that charting forms are labeled and accessible when 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 laptops. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
May assist with transporting patients, including pre‑operative and immediate post‑operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
This position works under supervision and has responsibility for the assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
Requires 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.
Must possess excellent organizational skills, effective human relations and communication skills, working knowledge of medical terminology, and computer literacy with keyboarding skills.
Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of a unit‑approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on‑job training is also required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.
Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Clinical Care
Work Shift:
Varied
Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Oncology Unit. This is a 24‑bed abdominal transplant/surgical oncology unit caring for abdominal transplant patients and surgical oncology patients. This fast‑paced unit has recently expanded from 14 to 24 beds. We are looking for energetic, dependable team members who want to make a difference in our patients’ lives.
Shift Details:
Full‑time: 3/12 Hour Shifts | Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and Day Shift 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Weekend and holiday rotations required. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18% night‑shift differential and a flat rate of $1/hour for weekend shift differential if applicable.
Position Summary
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. The assistant is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
Core Functions
Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene, 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; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter 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 and that charting forms are labeled and accessible when 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 laptops. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
May assist with transporting patients, including pre‑operative and immediate post‑operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
This position works under supervision and has responsibility for the assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
Requires 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.
Must possess excellent organizational skills, effective human relations and communication skills, working knowledge of medical terminology, and computer literacy with keyboarding skills.
Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of a unit‑approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on‑job training is also required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.
Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.
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