About this role
Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual Patient Care Assistant to work with our team in the 2 South Med Surg Department.
The Patient Care Assistant works in a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities. Applicants provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision. Primarily this includes but is not limited to performing duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, managing clerical duties and ordering and receiving supplies.
Candidates interviewed for this role will be asked to present proof of required degrees, certificates and/or certifications at the time of the interview. Candidates unwilling or unable to provide said documentation will not be considered.
To be considered, candidates must provide documentation of an 80% or higher score on the Medical Terminology exam, and proof of satisfactory completion of a Medical Assistant degree or Certified Nurses Aide certification.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia C.N.A. license or PCT Certification required
- CPR within 90 days of employment
- Glucoscan within 90 days of employment
- 1-2 years of experience preferred.
Other facts
About Marshall Health Network
Marshall Health Network, Inc. is a West Virginia-based not-for-profit academic health system that includes the Marshall Health physician practice; Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, HIMG and Rivers Health. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of over one million children and adults in 38 counties in West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky through understanding, respecting and meeting their needs.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Assistant supports nursing by conducting patient care activities, including cleaning, taking vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. They also manage clerical duties and order and receive supplies.
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