Patient Care Asst (PCA) II - Emergency Services

Coshocton Regional Medical Center; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to join its evening shift in a 56-bed acute care setting in East Central Ohio. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, providing indirect care under RN supervision, and supporting safe patient environments in a fast-paced hospital.

The PCA II works with the care team to assist patients with daily living activities, while ensuring compliance with certification requirements and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous 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, 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 PCA I job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Skills

Patient Care Certification

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS

EKG knowledge

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Terminology

Monitor Technician experience

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable, Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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