Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA PreOp PACU

Patient Care Assistant for PreOp PACU Team

As a Certified Patient Care Assistant for our PreOp PACU team, you are involved first-hand in providing care that improves patient outcomes and experience while also providing a greater learning opportunity. You will be assigned to the Pre OP PACU unit, where you will have the opportunity to help patients both before and after surgeries.

Teamwork is strong in this department and support to be your best self is great. Staff truly grow in Preop PACU Unit, with many PCAs becoming RNs within the department due to the support we provide while in school. Working in a teaching hospital gives you an opportunity to always grow and advance in your career.

Shift details :

• Employment Type : Full-time
• Hours per Week : 36 hours
• Shift : 0500-1730
• Schedule : Varied, Monday-Friday
• On Call : No weekends or call required

See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting to learn more about our great benefit package!

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

Position Summary : This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit / department.

Core Functions :

Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers. In Tucson : Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications : In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred. Additional related education and / or experience preferred.

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