Patient Care Assistant, PCA
Rumford Hospital•Rumford, ME
•$23 - $27
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 current patient care certification and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, 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.
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
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to patients.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN.
- Ensure care activities do not distract from the primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
