Patient Care Associate: Apheresis/Outpatient Infusion Day Shift

Department: Apheresis/Outpatient Infusion/Transfusion
Shift: Day

Pay

$43,599.00 – $56,679.00 per year

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. PCAs collect patient data, provide personal care, perform point-of-care testing (e.g., whole blood glucose), assist with patient mobility, and support the caregiving team in delivering competent, compassionate care. The PCA also helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent patient data (vital signs, height, weight) and reports abnormal findings to the RN and care team.
• Participates in care planning and nursing report processes, incorporating patient/family rights in decision-making.
• Uses standardized techniques to keep patients and families informed about care.
• Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment using infection control techniques and standard precautions.
• Communicates patient progress toward goals and outcomes to the RN.
• Documents all care in the patient record.
• Assists in delivering patient care as part of the caregiving team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Less than 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting or completion of a certified nurse assistant course (preferred).
• Experience as a paramedic or emergency technician (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency).
• Honest, punctual, and adheres to ethical conduct standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Physical Demands

• Constantly: Standing, walking, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Frequently: Lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping.
• Occasionally: Pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crawling.
• Rarely: Sitting.