Patient Care Asst (PCA) II - Emergency Services

Coshocton Regional Medical Center; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) to monitor cardiac rhythms and assist with patient care under RN supervision. This is a full-time role on the evening shift in a 56-bed not-for-profit hospital.

The PCA II will support dysrhythmia monitoring, basic nursing tasks, and safe patient care within the department, contributing to the hospital's quality care standards and community commitment.

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Six months monitor technician experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe environment within scope of PCA I/II duties.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm monitoring

Basic patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Current Certification in Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA)

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Job description

Overview

At Coshocton Regional Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio, providing 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. Coshocton Regional is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety. For more information, please visit www.coshoctonhospital.org.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists 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 and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description 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 / Paramoperic / 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

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

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