Patient Care Assistant

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy

JOB OVERVIEW: A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).

DEPARTMENT: Varies

WORK HOURS: Variable

REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager

PREREQUISITES:

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) year patient care experience, preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

1. Demonstrates applied knowledge in:

   • Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.
   • Patient care resources and references.

2. Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):

   • Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
   • Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
   • Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
   • Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to.

3. Recognizes and responds appropriately to:

   • Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
   • Psychiatric emergencies.
   • Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center).
   • Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center).

4. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.

5. Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served:

   • Neonate
   • Child
   • Adolescent
   • Adult
   • Geriatric (older adult)

MA - Phlebotomy - Additional duties:

1. Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
2. Maintains biannual certification.
3. Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Date Created: 06/98 Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24 Grade: PCA2 FLSA: NE Cost Center: Varies

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) year patient care experience, preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.