Patient Care Associate at Albany Medical Center

Department/Unit:SCC EcmuWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$37440.00 - $48672.00The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Floated between Pre-op PACU and post-op. During the assigned work period PCAs will collect patient data complete personal care of the patient perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose turn & position and/or mobilize patients and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as Glucose testing Urine Pregnancy Testing Transferring and transporting. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materials Coordinators for use stocking and storage of supplies.The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean orderly and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring 1 on 1 observation.The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.Job DescriptionCollects pertinent data and information relative to the patients health or situation including vital signs height and weight and food and fluid intake and output.Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their careUtilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.Provides personal care to patients including bathing oral care and skin careAssists the patient with eating and hydration grooming dressing and toileting.Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.Employs strategies to promote a clean orderly and safe environment.Demonstrates standard and transmission based precautions and infection control techniques.Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.Documents all care in the patient record.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.6 months related experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course and/or experience as a paramedic emergency technician is desiredHonest punctual and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients family members employees and others.Regularly required to stand walk use of hands for various job functions and occasionally required to sit kneel or crouch.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center its patients affiliates and partners including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 37440 - 48672