Job Summary
The Health Care Assistant supports patient care and daily operations in the pediatric emergency room. The role combines hands-on technical assistance, including vital-sign monitoring and help with activities of daily living, with clerical and communication responsibilities that help the unit run smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record patients’ vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Maintain patient charts and organize unit files.
- Coordinate communication within the pediatric emergency room.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Obtain BCLS certification by the end of orientation.
- Previous patient-care experience or at least two years of clerical work.
- Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
Huntsville Hospital Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
