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Patient Care Associate

Cooley Dickinson Hospital · Northampton, MA · 6 days ago
Healthcare$18.43–$25.63/hrFull-time

Job Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.

Telemetry/Critical Care Unit Specific

Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications, PCA, Certified (Salary Grade C25)
    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
    • Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required
    • Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required
    • Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required
    • One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred
    • Health care experience preferred
    • Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required
    • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
    • Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
    • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
  • Qualifications, PCA, Non-Certified (Salary Grade C24)
    • Completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department required
    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
    • Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required
    • Health care experience preferred
    • Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required
    • Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
    • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
    • Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required
    • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor required

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
  • Employee Type Regular
  • Work Shift Day (United States of America)
  • Pay Range $18.43 - $25.63/Hourly Grade SC2C25

Additional Job Details

Additional Job Details (if applicable): Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+, Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street, Scheduled Weekly Hours 36, Employee Type Regular, Work Shift Day (United States of America), Pay Range $18.43 - $25.63/Hourly Grade SC2C25

EEO Statement

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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