Patient Care Asst (PCA) II - Emergency Services
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 monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. The role may also assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care to all patients, and help maintain 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, provided those activities do not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring. Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio. It provides 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. The medical center is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety.
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 current.
- Six months of previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire.
- Current EKG certification upon hire.
- Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor.
- May assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment under RN direction and supervision, as long as these activities do not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
