Patient Care Assistant Operating Room

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide continuous observation and individualized care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role is full-time and onsite in the Main OR with start times typically 9:00am to 5:30pm. You will support patient safety, perform basic cares, and document observations in EPIC as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions.
• Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others.
• Remain alert and attentive to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients as delegated.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Document observations and interventions in EPIC.
• Prioritize and execute tasks for assigned patients.
• Alert nursing staff to signs of distress or changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence for patients and families.
• Follow hospital protocols and procedures related to observation and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Healthcare environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full Time 40 hours/week

Variable start times, primarily 9:00am to 5:30pm

Onsite for Main OR

Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• 2. Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions
• 3. Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others
• 4. Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
• 5. Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• 6. Stock linens and supplies
• 7. Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC
• 8. Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner
• 9. Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
• 10. Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
• 11. Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
• 12. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.
• 2. Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• 3. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• 4. Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred
• 5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite