Patient Care Asst II (PCA II)

Prime Healthcare • Bridgton, ME

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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 assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, provided these activities do not distract from the primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. This is a full-time night position at Bridgton Hospital, scheduled for 12-hour shifts from 1900 to 0700.

Requirements

• Current certification in patient care, such as M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Patient Care Tech.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Six months of previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
• Current phlebotomy certification upon hire.
• Current EKG certification upon hire.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in the department setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to patients.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment under RN direction and supervision.
• Carry out patient-care activities without distracting from the primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Benefits

• A comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that staff can customize to fit their needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED