PCU Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift (Mesa)

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the new 36-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role offers day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with rotating weekends/holidays and an 18% night differential when applicable.

Previous PCA/CNA/LNA experience is preferred but not required. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on incentive for licensed CNAs/LNAs and is integrated into Banner Health’s commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current CNA/LNA license in state of practice.
• Medical clerical experience preferred (1 year) or similar.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and plan of care.
• Collect vital signs, input/output, and data for medical records.
• Report abnormalities and changes to licensed staff.
• Assist with procedures and patient transport as needed.
• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support department operations.
• Maintain complete patient records and chart forms.
• Manage supplies and equipment; ensure availability and tracking.
• Assist with patient transport, pre/post-operative movements as required.
• Work under supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting with strong customer service focus.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA/LNA

Medical terminology

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Unit secretary program (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Computer literacy

Keyboarding

Job description

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the new 36-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role offers day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with rotating weekends/holidays and an 18% night differential when applicable.

Previous PCA/CNA/LNA experience is preferred but not required. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on incentive for licensed CNAs/LNAs and is integrated into Banner Health’s commitment to high-quality patient care.