Patient Care Associate: General Surgery/Trauma-B3 36 hrs/week Days

Department/Unit:
General Surgery/Trauma-B3


Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)


Salary Range:
$43,599.00 - $56,679.00


The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies.

The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orde...