Technician-Unit Support- Full Time Nights- Adult Surgical Step-down Unit - West

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support patients throughout their hospital stay. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions.

Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

As a PCA, you will:

• →Partner with nurses and other healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• →Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• →Obtain and report vital signs and other patient observations.
• →Perform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks.
• →Support patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices.
• →Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• →Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• →Monitor patient responses to interventions and communicate concerns to the healthcare team.

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

• Full-Time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Part-Time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week

• Every third weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation
• Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs
• Consistent availability required; reduced hours or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR is required through quarterly RQI training.
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.