What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant II position at Harlingen Medical Center?
Harlingen Medical Center is hiring Patient Care Assistants!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a licensed person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care (M.A. / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
Experience:
- patient care: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)
- EKG Certification (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- EMT Certification (Preferred)
- Paramedic License (Preferred)
- Patient Care Tech certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person