Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Telemetry Unit
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you! Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients! As a Telemetry PCA, you'll care for adult patients requiring continuous cardiac and physiological monitoring for a variety of acute medical, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while utilizing advanced telemetry technology to monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and support timely clinical interventions. This dynamic unit offers the opportunity to strengthen your critical-thinking skills while caring for a diverse and medically complex patient population.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for caring and supporting others
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (can be earned after hire)
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience (preferred, not required)
- Medical terminology knowledge (a helpful plus)
Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility
- Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
- Responds to patient/family needs and requests
- May assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments
- Report all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and response
- Prepare hospital rooms
- Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their beds
- Deliver meals to patients and assist with feeding
- Help patients dress and/or assist with toileting needs
- Bathe patients
- Listen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse
- Patient companion when needed
Benefits
- Competitive base rate of $18.75 to $28.13/hour based on your experience
- Extra pay available through shift differentials
- Clear, structured pathways for rapid professional advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement: We help pay for your continued education and training
- Make a lasting impact right here in the heart of Glens Falls
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
