*Patient Care Assistant II
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
Qualifications
Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.). Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
Currrent Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
Currnet EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable, Required)
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Benefits
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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