PAT CARE AST PD

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing direct patient care and supporting a collaborative team environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of healthcare experience, strong communication, basic math, and flexibility to rotate across UCSF Medical Center locations. Training and competency development are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working hands on in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job is preferred.
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.
• Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training.
• Basic computer skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promote communication and teamwork among care staff.
• Complete required PCA training and competency requirements.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Teamwork

Communication

Arithmetic

Prioritization

First responder

Computer basics

Willingness to learn

Location flexibility

Education

Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training

Certified Nursing Assistant training (preferred)

EKG experience (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities.

All patient care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of working hands on in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job is preferred.
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.
• Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training.
• Basic computer skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Certified Nursing Assistance Certification
• 1 year of EKG experience

POPULATIONS SERVED

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.” is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories.

• Infant : “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age
• Child: “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age
• Adolescent: “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age
• Adult: “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age

MEDICATION ACCESS AND STORAGE

The “Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency” must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning).

LEVEL 1: Access Med Storage Areas for Cleaning

LEVEL 2: Access & Transport

LEVEL 3: Access, Transport & Stocking

• Environmental Service Personnel
• Drivers
• Anesthesia Technicians
• Patient Support Assistants (PSAs)
• Hospital Assistants (depending on specific duties; ask HR if unsure)
• Hospital Unit Service Coordinators
• Material Services Personnel
• Volunteers
• Medical Assistants
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Ophthalmology Technician
• Patient Care Assistants (PCAs)
• Pharmacy Storekeepers
• Radiology Technologists (all modalities, Ultrasound, Mammo, etc.)

Instructions:After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below.Obtain the employee’s and manager’s signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee’s personnel file.

_____ Level 1 As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only.These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1.

_____ Level 2:As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2

__ X__ Level 3:As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Attach Physical Requirements for Employment form which describes activities such as bending, lifting, walking, sitting, turning, repetitive motion, and environmental conditions to the extent that the physician performing the pre-employment physical examination can determine whether the person is physically fit to perform the duties without injuring themselves or others.This form also addresses exposure risks to the employee (i.e., blood, body fluids or tissues).

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title:

PCA/Per Diem PCA

Job Code:

9233/9234

Department:

C5 MSP 629001

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK:

(check the right category)

___ Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood, fluids or tissue

_______ Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

_______ Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Category I task are not a condition of employment.

ABOUT US

ABOUT UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

PRIDE VALUES

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html