Patient Care Assistant PCA - Orthopedic - Neurology - Spine
Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists 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 and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
Requirements
- Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
- Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation 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.
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to all patients.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
