Patient Care Assistant II - ER

Prime Healthcare; Aurora, Town of Highland (IL, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant II to join their team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment under the supervision of registered nurses. The ideal candidate will possess a current certification in patient care and have a compassionate approach to patient interactions. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Current certification in patient care required (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision, ensuring primary responsibilities are met.

Skills

Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Monitoring

Basic Nursing Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG Certification

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified individual who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the RN, ensuring activities do not distract from primary responsibilities such as dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Patient Care Tech).
3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current (preferred).
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician (preferred).
6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire (preferred).
7. Current EKG certification upon hire (preferred).
8. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).

Facility-specific requirements (may vary by facility):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Compensation and Benefits

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $18.00 to $26.68, depending on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Exact offers will be determined at hire.