Patient Care Assistant

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a Patient Care Assistant to assist with patient care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and direction of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification, with orientation providing computer training. Candidates should be familiar with medical terminology and hospital policies. Multiple shifts and handling routine duties are expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required at hire or transfer.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Knowledge of medical and technical terminology is expected.
• Familiar with hospital policies and procedures.
• Computer training will be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care duties under supervision of Charge Nurse.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform other duties as trained and assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Policy knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant will assist in patient care duties. Direct patient care is done under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. The PCA will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained in.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent is required upon hire or transfer to the department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire or transfer to the department.

Training & Experience:

Must have knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and be familiar with hospital policies and procedures. Computer Training will be completed as part of orientation.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Ability to perform:

• 1. Heavy lifting
• 2. Sustained standing and walking
• B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
• C. Work under stress
• D. Varied work hours and shifts