Critical Care/ER Tech - .9 7p

Patient Care Assistant

Major Responsibilities:

• Competence in carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians.
• Provision of assistance to nurses in the care and discharge of patients as needed.
• Transportation of patients to and from ancillary departments and admitted patients to their assigned rooms.
• Demonstration of complete, accurate, professional communication practices.
• Provision of needed supplies used throughout various areas of the department/unit.
• Cleanliness of storage areas and preparation of equipment and sterile trays used in the department/unit.
• Demonstration of ability to anticipate/solve routine daily problems/events.
• Demonstration of commitment to teaching/learning.
• Demonstration of commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of PCA class/SA class within 6 months of hire. Certified Nurse Assistant or equivalent experience and/or one year phlebotomy experience and/or one year respiratory care experience and/or EKG experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Ability to communicate with others. Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• CPR Certification within 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to successfully complete hospital-based training for Patient Care Assistant. Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; including holidays. Willing to be called off based on unit demands. Exposure to various contagious diseases, radiation, chemical, caustic materials, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use. Demands which require lifting throughout the day according to DOL Definition.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.