Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Specialty Pediatrics II

Schedule:

Part time

Hours:

24

Job Details:

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients. The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Department Specific Job Details:

The PCA II delivers basic patient care and provides comfortable measures to maintain the patient care environment.  This position will have scheduled hours in both the clinical function and clerical function of the department and performs routine clinical skills for patient care, which includes taking vital signs, weight, height,  per policy or as directed by physician or nurse.  The PCA II is responsible for patient flow, chaperoning, stocking of rooms, ordering of tests and supplies. The PCA II is also responsible for service delegated by the RN or physician and interacts with other department personnel to maintain timely patient flow to provide appropriate care and quality customer service.

Requirements:  HS Diploma/GED.  PCA training or actively enrolled in a health care related education program.  CPR Certified.  1-2 years previous experience preferred. 

Education Requirements:

High School (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association