Patient Care Assistant II

Patient Care Assistant Ii

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center

Pasadena, Texas

The posted compensation range of $14.62 - $20.38 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-414031

Employment Type Full Time

Department Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Hours / Pay Period 72

Shift 12 Hour Day

Weekly Schedule 0645-1945

Remote No

Category Technician

Travel No

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

2. Monitors and records vital signs

3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

5. Obtains and records daily weight

6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

7. Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN

8. Performs as sitter or patient care companion when needed

9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.

11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items

12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit

13. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel

14. Updates assigned bed status

15. Answers call lights and telephone

16. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions

17. Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner

18. Performs phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs as permitted on the assigned unit

19. Removes saline locks

20. May act as a patient access rep to obtain patient billing and other registration information as needed by designated department(s).

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

HS diploma / GED required

1 year direct patient care experience or graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Required Licensure and Certifications

BLS-CPR required (14 day grace period)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Good written / oral communication skills

Completion of PCA II orientation / training

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https : / / www.commonspirit.careers / benefits.