Oncology Infusion Assistant

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pembroke is seeking an Oncology Infusion Assistant to support daily infusion operations and collaborate with the nursing team. This role involves routine bedside care, documenting clinical information, and assisting patients with daily living activities. Ideal candidates should have clinical experience or relevant educational background in nursing or biology. Benefits include wellness programs and childcare options.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Insurance options

Child care opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing assistance experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in biology or other lab-based sciences accepted if lacking experience.
• Must be a Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collects clinical information and documents it in the EMR.
• Stocks medical supply closets and ensures nursing procedure cart readiness.
• Cleans chairs after patient treatment.
• Supports patients with daily living activities.
• Assists with administrative support as directed.

Skills

Clinical/medical experience

Patient care

Medical documentation

Inventory management

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Bachelors of Science in Biology/Lab-based Sciences

Job description

The Oncology Infusion Assistant (OIA) supports daily infusion operations as an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). This role works in collaboration with the nursing team to provide efficient patient throughput through routine, non-licensed, technical bedside care. This role is under the supervision of the Oncology Infusion Manager.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Preferred

Experience

1-2 years of nursing assistance experience - Preferred

Clinical/medical experience is required – in lieu of experience, bachelors of science degree in biology and other lab-based sciences is accepted or Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing

License & Certification

None Required

Core Job Functions

• Collects relevant clinical information through the use of medical equipment to obtain patient height, weight and vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, pulse oximetry. Efficiently documents clinical information in the health systems electronic medical record (EMR) and immediately escalates any patient concerns to infusion nursing staff.
• Stocks supply closet with shipped medical supplies. Ensures nursing procedure carts are stocked with appropriate supplies. Follows unit inventory protocols. Helps maintain biohazard room, dispose and label hazardous waste per policy and standards.
• Supports infusion work flow by cleaning chairs after patient completes treatment.
• Supports patients with activities of daily living (ADL’s).
• Assists with infusion administrative support as directed by Oncology Infusion Manager.

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