Patient Care Assistant​/MA - Phlebotomy

Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy )

Job Title:

Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy )

Location:

VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Department:
Nurse Float

Shift: Nights

Type:
Full Time

FTE: 0.9

Category: SEIU-Service

Salary Range:
Min $24.71 - Max $39.31/hr, DOE

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.

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

• Demonstrates applied knowledge in generic and department‑specific structure and process standards.
• Utilizes patient care resources and references.
• Reports significant signs and symptoms as directed to the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).
• Observes changes in patient condition (e.g., level of consciousness, mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output).
• Identifies equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric emergencies, postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center), and newborn emergencies (Birth Center).
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served:
  Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.

Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

AHA BLS for healthcare providers is required.

One (1) year patient care experience preferred.

MA – Phlebotomy certification required, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• 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 development of all age groups.

• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintains biannual certification.
• Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.