Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Telemetry Unit
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for its Telemetry Unit. The role is suitable for students, healthcare workers, and entry-level candidates with a background in or interest in healthcare who want to build clinical experience working directly with patients. The Telemetry PCA cares for adult patients who require continuous cardiac and physiological monitoring for acute medical, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. Working with a team of healthcare professionals, the PCA provides patient-centered care and uses telemetry technology to monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and support timely clinical interventions. The unit serves a diverse, medically complex patient population and offers opportunities to strengthen critical-thinking skills. Compensation is $18.75 to $28.13 per hour, with the exact rate determined case by case based on experience, education, and relevant certifications. Additional pay may be available through shift differentials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for caring for and supporting others.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification can be earned after hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform first-level patient care, including promoting hygiene and mobility.
- Measure and record patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Respond to patient and family needs and requests.
- Assist and support physicians and nurses during routine procedures and treatments when needed.
- Report observations and changes in a patient's condition to the responsible RN for timely evaluation and response.
- Prepare hospital rooms.
- Change patients’ bed sheets and pillows, and turn or reposition patients in their beds.
- Deliver meals to patients and assist with feeding.
- Help patients dress and assist with toileting needs.
- Bathe patients.
- Listen to patients’ concerns, record them, and report them to a nurse.
- Serve as a patient companion when needed.
Benefits
- Shift differentials may provide additional pay.
- Structured pathways for professional advancement.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
