Patient Care Assistant II

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to join the MED/SURG team on the nights shift. This part-time role supports direct patient care under the supervision of the RN and assists with activities of daily living in a safe, dysrhythmia-monitoring environment.

Applicants must hold current patient care certification (CNA/MA/EMT or equivalent) and this role requires BLS, plus preferred certifications in dysrhythmia interpretation, phlebotomy, and EKG.

Qualifications

• Current patient care certification required at hire.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation certification preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum six months acute care or monitor tech experience preferred.
• Additional phlebotomy and EKG credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain safe environment under RN guidance while monitoring dysrhythmias.

Skills

Patient care

Dysrhythmia monitoring

Safety in clinical env

Medical terminology

Monitor Technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care (CNA/MA/EMT)

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Tools

Dysrhythmia interpretation tools

Job description

Overview

MED/SURG DEPARTMENT

NIGHTS-PART TIME-NIGHTS

CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).

2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

5. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

6. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

7. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

8. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required):

9. High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00 to $26.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf