Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0664)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 56,973 - 90,685; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Float Pool at the VMC Main Campus in Renton, WA. The role provides routine nursing support under supervision of a nurse or CAR, assisting with patient care in a fast-paced float pool environment.

Required CNA license in Washington and BLS certification; phlebotomy certification is required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Prior patient care is preferred; performs routine duties and supports a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• CNA license in Washington state is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers is required.
• One year of patient care experience is preferred.
• MA – Phlebotomy certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Record and report significant patient signs and symptoms and changes in condition.
• Maintain safe use of patient care equipment and monitor alarms.
• Communicate concerns about patient or family behavior or compliance to the RN/LPN/CAR.
• Respond to emergencies including cardiac/pulmonary events and physiologic crises.
• Demonstrate understanding of developmental stages across age groups.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as requested in accordance with protocol.

Skills

CNA license

BLS certification

1 year patient care experience

Phlebotomy certification

Education

CNA/Washington state certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant – Float Pool

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Department: Nurse Float

Shift: Days | Type: Full Time | FTE: 0.9

Salary Range: $27.34–$43.61 per hour (DOE)

Job Overview

A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).

Reporting

Reports to: Nurse Manager / Assistant Nurse Manager

Prerequisites

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Washington State.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• One year of patient care experience (preferred).
• MA – Phlebotomy certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals of all age groups.

Performance Responsibilities

Record and report significant patient signs and symptoms, patient condition changes, equipment alarms, and concerns related to patient or family behavior. Maintain safe use of patient care equipment.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Monitor and report to RN/LPN/CAR significant signs and symptoms such as changes in level of consciousness, mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, swallowing difficulty, wound drainage, or output.
• Detect equipment alarms or malfunctions.
• Identify and communicate concerns about patient or family behavior, emotional status, or compliance.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies: cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center), newborn emergencies (Birth Center).
• Demonstrate safe use of patient care equipment.
• Understand developmental and behavioral characteristics of age groups – neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric.

Additional Duties (MA – Phlebotomy)

• Perform phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintain biannual phlebotomy certification.
• Perform chem strip procedure according to protocol.

Position may be subject to future changes.