Patient Care Assistant - Cardiac Telemetry (Part-Time)

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Discounts

Job summary

UC Health, based at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift to support the Cardiac telemetry unit. The PCA will provide basic patient care under clinical supervision and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, along with STNA Certification, clinical rotation, or PCA Novice Program completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• STNA certification or equivalent clinical rotation completed.
• Completion of PCA Novice Program or similar training.

Responsibilities

• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. Specimen collection. Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures. Change linens as needed. Empties drainage bags and records outputs disposes of bodily fluids/waste. Utilizes patient care equipment.
• Assists with respiratory care for patients. May perform EKG's mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose.
• Communicates patient observations to RN timely and appropriately. Records measurements and patient data. Documents treatments and procedures performed. Responds to and utilizes nurse call system. Reception and phone duties, as directed. Retrieves information from the computer.
• Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment for patients and coworkers. Removes equipment when no longer in use to appropriate area for cleaning. Re-orders and stocks materials as necessary. Reports maintenance issues.
• Ensures call lights answered promptly. Ensures placement of patient identification bands. Ensures that side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and per policy. Uses proper body mechanics and universal precautions.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs measurement

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA Certification

Clinical Rotation completed

Completion of PCA Novice Program

Job description

UC Health, based at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift to support the Cardiac telemetry unit. The PCA will provide basic patient care under clinical supervision and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, along with STNA Certification, clinical rotation, or PCA Novice Program completion.