Patient Care Assistant I — Clinic & Inpatient Support (Flexible)

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care activities in clinic and inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA I will work with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient needs are met and safety is maintained.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, BLS, and SAMA within 90 days. EKG/Phlebotomy skills and approx. 1 year clinical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent technical training.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or nursing students may qualify during approved program.
• BLS certification from an AHA-approved program is required.
• SAMA certification due within 90 days of hire.
• EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and staff nurses to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrate basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Adhere to patient safety measures.
• Demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness.

Skills

SAMA certification

EKG competency

Phlebotomy competency

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other certificates as required

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care activities in clinic and inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA I will work with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient needs are met and safety is maintained.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, BLS, and SAMA within 90 days. EKG/Phlebotomy skills and approx. 1 year clinical experience are preferred.