About this role
Facility
Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment
Cardiology - EKGSchedule
Part timeHours
20Job Details:
- Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated.
- Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy.
- Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury.
- Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital.
- The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external.
- The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients.
- The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.
Department Specific Job Details
- Hours: M-F Days will vary, day shift
Education
- HSD/GED is required
Experience
- PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required
- 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred
Certification/Licensure
- CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date