Telemetry-Savvy PCA | Nursing Student

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to perform direct and clerical patient care duties, including monitoring patient safety and 1:1 observation when needed. This role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit, reporting to the Nurse Manager and following hospital policies.

The PCA requires a high school diploma, BLS, and either nursing assistant or medical assistant certification or be a nursing student with clinical experience; experience and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under licensed nursing personnel.
• Nursing assistant certification, medical assistant certification, or nursing student with 6+ months clinical experience required.
• Six months to one year nursing assistant experience required.
• 1–3 years secretarial experience preferred.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typing skills and computer experience required.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and non-direct patient care duties.
• Handle clerical, supply, and messenger tasks.
• Monitor patient safety and may provide 1:1 observation as needed.
• Telemetry/CCU: complete arrhythmia course and telemetry competency.
• Report to the Nurse Manager and follow established policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Typing skills

Computer experience

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

Medical Assistant certification

Nursing student with 6+ months clinical experience

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to perform direct and clerical patient care duties, including monitoring patient safety and 1:1 observation when needed. This role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit, reporting to the Nurse Manager and following hospital policies.

The PCA requires a high school diploma, BLS, and either nursing assistant or medical assistant certification or be a nursing student with clinical experience; experience and