PCA II- Medical Imaging- Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PCA II in Medical Imaging supports technologists and nurses with patient care activities, taking patients’ developmental levels into consideration. The PCA promotes a patient- and family-oriented experience and adapts to changing census and the needs of internal and external customers. The role includes clinical and clerical responsibilities and is cross-trained to support both sides of the business.

The PCA measures and records vital signs and intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe patient transportation and a safe environment. The role requires strong communication, appropriate handling of confidential patient information, and the ability to accept delegated tasks, ask questions, and report patient information as indicated. The PCA also follows the hospital’s safety management program and demonstrates knowledge of and responsiveness to the hospital’s mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• PCA training, PCA experience, or active enrollment in a healthcare-related education program.
• CPR certification must be obtained within two weeks of the start date if not held at hire.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of STNA experience in a hospital setting.
• CPR certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists or nurses with patient care activities, considering patients’ developmental levels.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake, and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation and a safe environment for patients.
• Accept delegated tasks, ask questions, and report patient information as indicated.
• Handle patient information appropriately and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Comply with the safety management program to help maintain a hazard-free environment and reduce injury risk.
• Promote a patient- and family-oriented experience and respond to changing census and customer needs.
• Support both clinical and clerical work through cross-training.

What This Job Offers

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