Patient Care Assistant II (PCA) - Emergency Care Center (ED)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II responsible for providing clinical care and supporting patient care delivery. The role involves documentation, emergency response, and administrative tasks, requiring a strong commitment to patient health and safety. A high school diploma and BLS certification are essential, along with experience in healthcare or patient assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA, Medical Assistant or EMT program.
• Enrolled in a Registered Nurse program with at least 1 clinical rotation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care and documents tasks as assigned.
• Assists patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications.
• Maintains patient medical records and performs administrative duties.

Skills

Proven experience as PCA

Committed to health & safety

Well-organized

Excellent communication and people skills

Positive and conscientious demeanor

Strong ethics

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, the Patient Care Assistant II provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Applies appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care. Regularly performs a supportive role to physicians nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission discharge and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by performing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and using vital resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical record on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters compiles and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Proven experience as PCA

- Committed to health & safety

- Well-organized

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Positive and conscientious demeanor

- Strong ethics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

- BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association

One of the following:

1. Completion of a CNA, Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician program

2. Enrolled in a Registered Nurse program AND completed at least 1 clinical acute hospital rotation.

Knowledge of medical terminology

The Bernardy Center requires a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified CA EMT

Completion of a RN/LVN pediatric rotation

More than one-year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience

Bilingual preferred

The current salary range for this position is $22.00 to $30.27 Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.