What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Cardiac Telemetry 24hrs flex Days position at Saint Vincent Hospital?
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – 24 North – Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
About this job
The PCA performs a variety of technical and other direct care functions with the patient and family as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The PCA is competent to provide care to patients as further described, ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. In addition to all the primary responsibilities, the PCA is responsible performing other responsibilities to facilitate service in a timely manner to patients.
Onboarding Process
Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent, or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in State of Massachusetts. American Heart Association (BLS) Certification
Knowledge and Skills
Nursing assistant or Home Health Aide experience, or certified nurse aide (CNA) certification, or certified medical assistant (CMA), emergency medical technician (EMT), or nursing student (one year of clinical rotation required).
Why Saint Vincent Hospital
Saint Vincent Hospital is proud to be named one of the best regional hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Our commitment to always provide safe, exceptional healthcare for you and your family remains constant. Thank you to our dedicated physicians, nurses and staff who truly make us A Community Built on Care.
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment.
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified, you will hear from one of our recruiters. We are actively interviewing so apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
