Patient Care Associate: Apheresis/Outpatient Infusion 32 hrs/ week Day Shift

Department/Unit: Apheresis/Outpatient Infusion/ Transfusion Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,923.00 - $54,500.00 Job Overview The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCA assists in patient care, collects patient data, performs point‑of‑care testing, turns and positions patients, and maintains a clean, safe environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight. Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. Participate in care planning and the nursing report process. Incorporate patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care. Utilize standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed. Employ strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Demonstrate standard and transmission‑based precautions and infection control techniques. Provide details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN. Document all care in the patient record. Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent – required. Less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course – preferred. Experience as a paramedic, emergency technician – preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency). Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Physical Demands Standing – constantly Walking – constantly Sitting – constantly Lifting – rarely Carrying – frequently Pushing – frequently Pulling – occasionally Climbing – occasionally Balancing – occasionally Kneeling – frequently Crouching – frequently Crawling – frequently Reaching – occasionally Handling – frequently Grasping – frequently Feeling – frequently Talking – constantly Hearing – constantly Repetitive motions – constantly Eye, hand, foot coordination – constantly Employment and Equal Opportunity Statement Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information regulated by HIPAA and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to manage information based on a “need to know” and the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Benefits Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System