PCA-PREOP/PACU

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing in patient care activities. The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to report patient information as needed.

The PCA promotes a patient and family-centered environment and assists with daily living activities, vital signs, and safe patient transport. Cross-training to assist with clerical tasks is included.

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

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 the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Assisting with activities of daily liv

Report patient information

Confidentiality

Patient transport

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Perioperative Services II

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36

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 630a-7p three days a week, days will vary.

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