Patient Care Associate: Apheresis/Outpatient Infusion 24 hrs/ week Day Shift

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. They assure that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent - required
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (Medium proficiency)
• Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others.

Nice To Haves

• less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course - preferred
• experience as a paramedic, emergency technician - preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight.
• Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
• Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
• Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care
• Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
• Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques.
• Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
• Documents all care in the patient record.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED