Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant Lab-Phlebotomy & Other

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours / week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet : Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Essential Job Functions

Works collaboratively with the health care team including nursing staff and other health care providers to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission, vision, values and philosophy of Billings Clinic. Functions within the core competencies and "Minimum Specifications" set forth by the organization. Responds in a timely, pleasant, efficient manner to the needs of the patient, using PSE guidelines. Adheres to confidentiality (HIPPA) and patient right requirements. Performs phlebotomy procedures per established laboratory guidelines for collection and processing of specimens. Collects laboratory specimens as needed. Performs Point of Care (POC) laboratory testing (glucometer). Performs basic patient care, treatments, and documentation by provider order and delegated by RN. Assists patient's activities during care, ambulating and turning. Gets necessary equipment for treatments by caregivers. 1 : 1 as assigned stocks floor & essential patient needs for par levels. Reports changes in patient condition, patient needs, and patient / visitor problems to the Primary Nurse / or Charge Nurse. Rest walks may be needed for 2 person transfers. Performs EKGs as required and places patients on cardiac monitors. Assists Diagnostic Imaging Tech with assisting in transfer of patients to CT or US. Assists physician / RN as needed with tasks such as providing supplies and equipment. Maintains clean patient environment by assisting in the cleaning and maintenance of the waiting room and patient rooms. Performs linen changes for occupied beds while maintaining proper patient body alignment and comfort. Knowledge and competence in all equipment cleaning. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment. Is versed in aseptic and sterile technique. Visual acuity's. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care. Takes responsibility for identifying own development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High school graduate or equivalent. Certifications and Licenses : BLS for infant, child and adult upon hire and continued renewals.