PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN
Job Description
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is seeking a PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT to provide high-quality care to oncology patients. This is a full-time position working a 72-hour-per-pay-period, day shift, with a focus on patient care, IV and Port access, and utilizing advanced technologies. The role involves assisting registered nurses with a variety of tasks to support patient healing and recovery.

Requirements

  • CPR certification
  • Able to perform tasks such as IV and port access, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains, wound care, and EKG.
  • Experience assisting nurses in performing ADL's and assigned technical tasks.
  • Knowledge of infection control policies and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Certification bonuses
  • Leadership and professional development programs
  • Employer-matched 401(k)
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