Patient Care Assistant I - Emergency Center (Ben Taub Hospital)

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, in the clinic setting and on inpatient nursing units. The PCA I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA I performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
  • a. Education: High School diploma or GED or technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
  • b. Licensure/Certification: a) Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant. Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program or who have graduated are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course. If hired prior to January 2021, certification is not required.
  • b. Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
  • c. Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.
• Work Experience: One (1) Year Work Experience related clinical experience preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge: SAMA certification within 90 days of hire. EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Other Skills: Medical Terms PC

WORK SCHEDULE

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible