Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0670)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Float Pool. This full-time position (0.9 FTE) supports nursing staff across departments, performing routine care under supervision.

Prerequisites include WA CNA license, BLS, and MA-Phlebotomy certification or within 90 days. Prior patient care experience is preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with procedures, and reporting changes to RN/LPN.

Qualifications

• WA CNA license required for practice in Washington.
• BLS for healthcare providers is required.
• 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• MA-Phlebotomy certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing services under supervision of RN or CAR.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with phlebotomy and related duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license (WA)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Req: 2026-0670

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Nurse Float

Shift: Days

Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

Hours

City State: Renton, WA

Category SEIU-Service

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

Job Description

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)
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
• 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.

Job 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.

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