Patient Care Assistant (2026-0560)

About the role

A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR). This role also includes phlebotomy duties.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required
• MA - Phlebotomy certification required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire)
• One (1) year patient care experience preferred
• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric)

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR): significant signs and symptoms as directed; observations in changes in patient condition (such as level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.); equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning; concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center), and newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center)
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment
• Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served
• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure
• Maintains biannual certification
• Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure

Pay

$27.34 - $43.61 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Nights, Full Time, 0.9 FTE