Patient Care Assistant II

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a Medical Surgical PCA II to assist with patient care, including daily activities and vital signs monitoring. The role requires current certifications in Patient Care and BLS, along with a High School Diploma. This full-time position offers various health benefits and opportunities for new graduates to apply. Join us in providing outstanding patient support and care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401K options

Qualifications

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Take and record vital signs and report changes in patient's condition.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms.

Skills

Current Certification in Patient Care

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a Medical Surgical PCA II also ref erred to Patient Care Assistant or Med-Surg PCA II. A Med Surg PCA II will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg PCA II, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Shift’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen,Texas

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
• If you have recently earned your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licens e and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply . Entry-Level CNA s are welcome to apply!
  
  

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• A ssist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
• H elp with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown , you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
• T ake and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• S tock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• A ssist in transporting patients within the hospital
  
  

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preffered
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred .
  
  

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics . If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources . Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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