Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0998)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Float Pool to support nursing teams during night shifts. This 0.9 FTE, full-time role involves direct patient care, phlebotomy duties, and collaboration with RN/LPN staff in a dynamic environment.

The position requires WA CNA licensure, BLS, and phlebotomy certification (or within 90 days of hire). Prior patient care experience is preferred. Expect varied patient interactions and a supportive team culture.

Qualificações

• Current licensure to practice in WA as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One year patient care experience preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification required or within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Assist RN/LPN or CAR with routine nursing tasks under supervision.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Provide patient care in alignment with developmental needs across ages.
• Perform phlebotomy per correct procedures when requested.

Conhecimentos

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate care

Comprehension and execution

Formação académica

WA CNA license

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

MA - Phlebotomy certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Req: 2026-0998

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Nurse Float

Shift: Nights

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

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.

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.