Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA Preop Pacu

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for certified external PCA candidates.

About the role

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Responsibilities include on-going patient data collection, documentation in medical records, and a variety of unit support functions to ensure efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

BUMCP Perianesthesia is an outpatient and inpatient procedural department caring for a diverse patient population aged 16 to geriatric, across a wide range of procedures including General, Robotics, GYN, Laparoscopic, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology, Orthopedic, OMFS, Neuro, Cardiovascular, and Trauma. The role involves caring for patients in preoperative and postoperative settings, as well as recovering patients from procedural areas such as MRI, Special Procedures, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Cath Lab.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center with over 730 licensed beds, Magnet™ recognition for nursing excellence, and a collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
• Collects patient specimens and data, such as vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care in medical records.
• Assists in transporting patient specimens and ensures accurate communication of patient status to other caregivers.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status to licensed professionals.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
• Provides supplies, support, and assistance for unit-specific procedures under direct supervision.
• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support department efficiency and communication flow.
• Participates in resolving customer problems or escalates issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
• Ensures all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into patient records and are accessible when needed.
• Maintains adequate supplies of patient education materials, office, dietary, and medical supplies.
• Assists in ordering patient specimens and transcribes/processes physician orders using the electronic medical record.
• Monitors and tracks electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptops.
• May assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care units.
• Participates in OR room turnover.

This position works under supervision in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, interacting with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice (required for new hires and transfers; existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer without meeting this requirement).
• Skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience.
• Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy/keyboarding skills.
• Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity.
• Successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training.
• For roles at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting serving children: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona.
• Recent healthcare experience.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program.

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours per week. Shift: 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (3'12s).

Pay

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for certified external PCA candidates.