Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide general patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, recording vitals, and monitoring coronary equipment on a coronary unit.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, current CNA certification, and BLS. Phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, with acute care experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State-approved CNA certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification on hire preferred.
• EKG certification on hire preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs, assist with bathing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, specimen collection, and patient transport.
• Monitor coronary equipment, observe rhythm strips, and alert nurses to arrhythmias or rate changes.
• Assist with lead/wire care and ensure monitors stay accurate; troubleshoot interruptions to monitoring.

Skills

CNA

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (CPR) training

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Shifts Available

Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours

12-hour shifts – 6:45am to 7:15pm

Location

Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, Alabama

We are seeking a Patient Care Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Nurse Aide or a Patient Care Partner (PCP). Our Patient Care Assistant (Coronary PCA ) will provide general patient care and assistance to the Registered Nurse overseeing the unit.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living activities, deliver basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment while working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse overseeing the team or unit
• Carry out general PCA responsibilities such as recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, collecting specimens, and transporting patients while maintaining monitoring connections
• Monitor Coronary equipment, observe rhythm strips, recognize alarms, and alert nurses to changes such as arrhythmias or abnormal heart rates
• Assist with lead and wire care , replac e or secur e connections, ensur e monitors stay accurate and troubleshoot any issues that may interrupt monitoring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), state approved Certification required.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

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

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

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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