Patient Care Assistant (2026-0933)
Valley Medical Center & Clinics · Renton, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$27.34/hrFull-time
Job ID: 2026-0933 | Location: VMC Main Campus, Joint & Spine Center- Orthopedics | Renton, WA | Shift: Nights | Full Time (0.9 FTE)
About the role
A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).
Responsibilities
- Reports significant signs and symptoms to RN/LPN or CAR as directed.
- Observes and reports changes in patient condition (level of consciousness, mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
- Reports equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center), newborn emergencies (Birth Center).
- Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
- Demonstrates understanding of developmental/behavioral characteristics of neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure and maintains biannual certification.
- Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.
Requirements
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- AHA BLS for healthcare providers.
- MA - Phlebotomy certification (required; must obtain within 90 days of hire if not already certified).
- One year of patient care experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Skills
- Phlebotomy performance and maintenance of biannual certification.
- Chem strip procedure.
- Safe operation of patient care equipment.
- Monitoring and reporting of patient condition changes.
- Response to emergency situations (cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage, newborn emergencies).
Pay
Salary range: $27.34 – $43.61 per hour (DOE).
Schedule
Night shift, Full‑time (0.9 FTE).