Med/Surg Patient Care Assistant II

MedStar Health; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Assistant II for the Med/Surg unit at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. The position involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment under RN supervision. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate preferred.
• Current BLS certificate required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS Certificate

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

Job description

Med/Surg Patient Care Assistant II

Facility

Coshocton Regional Medical Center

Location

US-OH-Coshocton

ID

2025-210509

Category

Aide

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

As a member of Prime Healthcare, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment. Thank you to all our amazing employees for making this possible!

Now hiring a full-time day shift Patient Care Assistant position for our Med/Surg unit!

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio, providing 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. Coshocton Regional is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety. For more information, please visit www.coshoctonhospital.org.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists 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 and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, preferred.

3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

5. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

6. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

7. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

8. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

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