Patient Care Assistant II- Telemetry

Saint Mary Of Nazareth Hospital • Chicago, IL

117d • $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in the department setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to all patients.
• Assist in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Monitor dysrhythmia as a primary responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package allowing customization to fit individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED