Patient Care Associate- Cardiac Telemetry

Job Description

Position : Patient Care Associate

Department :   Cardiac Telemetry

Shift : 36 hours / week, 6 : 30am-7 : 00pm

Sign on Bonus : $500- $250 at 3 months, $250 at 6 months

Overview :

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.

Job Duties :

• Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and / or beyond.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA) :
• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
• Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT) :
• Patient Care Associate job duties.
• Phlebotomy / blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV / Foley removal
• Trach care / suctioning

Training :

Qualifications :

Key Mercy Benefits :

EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans