Patient Care Associate
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Job Description - Patient Care Associate (3314753)Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for individuals to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.About UsWithenergy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley.Job ResponsibilitiesThe Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed, and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observations are required.Telemetry/Critical Care Unit Specific: Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring.This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.Qualifications, PCA, Certified (Salary Grade C25)â ¢ High school diploma or equivalent requiredâ ¢ Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredâ ¢ Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training requiredâ ¢ Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required.â ¢ Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience requiredâ ¢ Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills requiredQualifications, PCA, Non-Certified (Salary Grade C24)â ¢ Completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department requiredâ ¢ High school diploma or equivalent requiredâ ¢ Current American Heart Association BLS certification requiredâ ¢ Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training requiredâ ¢ Health care experience preferredâ ¢ Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills requiredâ ¢ Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions requiredâ ¢ Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor requiredIt is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.Primary LocationMA-Northampton-CDH Cooley Dickinson HospitalWork LocationsCDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital30 Locust StreetNorthampton 01060JobNursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate#J-18808-Ljbffr