PCA II - Pre-Op/PACU

daytonchildrens; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Perioperative Services on the Main Campus. The role supports the nurse in patient care activities, communicates effectively, and reports patient information as indicated.

The PCA promotes a patient and family-centered experience and is cross-trained to assist both clinical and clerical operations. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with CPR preferred at hire and required within two weeks of start date.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED is required.
• PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required.
• 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs, intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Cross-trained to support clinical and clerical sides of the business.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

HSD/GED

PCA training/experience

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department:

Perioperative Services I Schedule:

Full time Hours:

40 Job Details:

Job Details:

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient's developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients. The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours: M-F 8-430P

Job Description

Education:

HSD/GED is required

Experience:

PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required

1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred

Certification/Licensure:

CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date