Patient Care Assistant- Cardiac Stepdown
Patient Care Assistant- Cardiac Stepdown
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Job Description
Overview:
24 or 36 hrs per week 12hr shifts
1 Nightshift and 2 Dayshift positions available
Every 3rd weekend holiday rotation
Most PCAs start at $19.00 per hr
We treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease as well as perform heart lung and heart/lung transplants.
24 bed unit
On most days approximately 75 of our population is under the age of six months.
We are looking for detailoriented team members who can handle a fastpaced environment.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Collects documents and reports vital signs. May complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
- Promotes general patient safety. Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures. Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
- Remains compliant with HIPAA maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
- Ensures environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked cleaned and maintained.
- Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
- Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities. May act as a preceptor and train other staff.
Education Requirement:
Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program or equivalent licensure or experience required.
Licensure Requirement:
Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio or equivalent education or experience required.
Certifications:
Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider) required.
Skills:
- Effective written and verbal communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
- Must demonstrate competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
- Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients families staff outside vendors consultants and physicians.
Experience:
One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years or equivalent education or licensure required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Computer skills Fume /Gases /Vapors Hand use: grasping gripping turning Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Depth perception Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near Standing Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Part-Time
