Med/Surg Patient Care Assistant II

Prime Healthcare; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to join their team. This role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms and assisting patients in daily activities under RN supervision. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, contributing to quality patient care in a community-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate preferred.
• Six months previous experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS certificate

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Overview

At Coshocton Regional Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

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 for monitoring cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. They may assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care to all patients, and assist in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, 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

Education, Experience, Training:

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.