Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical Telemetry

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.

• Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for role (i.e. chest compressions, dialing 911)

• Ability to follow instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain patient care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.