About this role
Position Title:
CTA - Care Team Associate (Level I, II, or III) - Adult Float Pool - Part Time - Day & Night Shift AvailableDepartment:
Float PoolJob Description:
This position may be filled as a Clinical Support Assistant Level I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need.
Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care.
- Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope.
- Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
- Performs blood glucose monitoring.
- Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
- Collects specimens as directed.
- Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
- Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
- Performs oral suctioning.
- Takes emergency action as needed and within scope.
- Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
- Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition or behavior to RN.
- Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
- Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
- Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
- When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.
General Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required.
Experience Requirements
- No experience required.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.
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Other facts
About OU Health
At OU Health, we take pride in serving Oklahoma as a destination of choice for treating severe and life-threatening conditions. We are uniquely positioned as Oklahoma's flagship academic health system in partnership with the University of Oklahoma.
Join us in inspiring hope and making a meaningful impact. You can be part of something greater than yourself, whether you’re a nurse, physician, student, or in another support role.
Why OU Health?
- Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone belongs.
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Innovation and Excellence: Encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement.
We are proud to serve Oklahoma with advanced technology and expert care, leading with compassion, civility, and inclusion. Our values push us forward in our journey to become Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice.
Be part of a community that values your unique skills and perspectives. Together, we can make OU Health the destination of choice for the healthcare needs of all Oklahoman’s.
What you'll do
- The Care Team Associate monitors patients' health status, implements care plans, and performs routine tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining a clean environment.
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