Job Description
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Status: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem
Work Schedule: Varied
Exempt from Overtime: No
Hours: Varied
Shift: Various shifts available
Work with a team that understands healthcare serves a higher purpose!
An ITA provides healthcare for clients and patients in a variety of settings under the direction of a nurse. They often assist patients with day-to-day tasks, personal care needs and they play a vital role at hospitals. Care includes answering patient call lights to determine the need of the patient, assisting with meals and tracking intake and output, report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to the Registered Nurse. Identifying patients using two patient identifiers, drawing blood using proper technique and equipment, labeling samples accurately and sending for testing, assist with necessary diagnostics, and perform blood glucose monitoring.
Successful candidate is required to have 1 year patient care experience or 1 year unit clerk experience