Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0668)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,663 - 60,077; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Float Pool. This full-time, 0.9 FTE role supports nursing staff across shifts and departments, with phlebotomy responsibilities and required MA-Phlebotomy certification.

Qualified applicants hold WA CNA licensure, BLS, and have phlebotomy certification or plan to obtain within 90 days of hire; previous patient care experience is preferred. Position reports to Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or CAR.
• Assists with patient care tasks as assigned by the RN/LPN or CAR.
• Performs phlebotomy and MA duties as requested according to correct procedure.

Skills

CNA license

AHA BLS

Patient care experience

MA-Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Req: 2026-0668

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Nurse Float

Shift: Days

Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

City State: Renton, WA

Category SEIU-Service

Salary Range: Min $27.34- Max $43.61/hrly DOE

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy

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

DEPARTMENT: Varies

WORK HOURS: Variable

REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager

Prerequisites

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions

Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Performance Responsibilities

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

Demonstrates applied knowledge in:

• Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.
• Patient care resources and references.

Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):

• Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
• Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
• Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
• Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to:

• Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
• Psychiatric emergencies.
• Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center)
• Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center)

1. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
2. Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.

Neonate

Child

Adolescent

Adult

Geriatric (older adult)

MA - Phlebotomy - Additional Duties

• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintains biannual certification.
• Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Date Created: 06/98

Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24

Grade: PCA2

FLSA: NE

Cost Center: Varies

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.