UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between University Hospitals and Kindred Healthcare, bringing together the expertise of both world-class organizations. Opened in January 2016, UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is focused on improving the functional status of our patients after an injury or illness with the goal of returning our patients home safely.

Our Mission:

To improve the health, function and quality of life of the people in the communities we serve

Our Vision:

To be the rehabilitation provider of choice, by providing high-quality care resulting in excellent outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist nursing staff with patients' personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures on hospital patients. Assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include blood specimen collection including blood cultures and crossmatch Blood Bank samples.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CPR/BCLS Certification

Current STNA Certification

Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Eighty hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Licenses/Certification: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred

Experience: Not required but preferred.