CCU Patient Care Assistant – Day Shift with Growth Path

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, PCA, for the Newark, OH area. The role supports patient care under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting, providing essential clinical tasks and data collection across units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently. Preferred licensure includes STNA/NA/MA, with experience in EMR documentation and ECG testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• STNA/NA/MA licensure preferred.
• Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills.
• Work independently and professionally.
• Obtain/maintain 12-lead ECG proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lifts and transfers patients to inpatient beds and between departments.
• Collect, perform, and document urine and glucometer tests with quality controls.
• Collect, label, and enter specimens.
• Provide one-to-one monitoring for high-risk patients as requested by RN/physician.
• Obtain vitals and weights.
• Enter work orders in the computer.
• Stock supplies at bedside.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR documentation

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, PCA, for the Newark, OH area. The role supports patient care under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting, providing essential clinical tasks and data collection across units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently. Preferred licensure includes STNA/NA/MA, with experience in EMR documentation and ECG testing.