• Patient Care Associate South Clinical Center

    Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY)


    Department/Unit:

    SCC Outpatient

    Work Shift:

    Day (United States of America)

    Salary Range:

    $37,440.00 - $48,672.00

     

    M-F No Weekends or Holidays. Hours: 6 am -2:30 pm

     

    The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. 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 electrocardiography. 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.

     

    Maintain strict adherence to the Albany Medical Center Confidentiality policy.▪ Incorporate Albany Medical Center Behavioral Standards and Guiding Principles into daily activities.▪ Comply with all Albany Medical Center Policies.▪ Comply with behavioral expectations of the department.▪ Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues.▪ Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competencyassessment.▪ Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistentlyadheres to Customer Service standards.▪ Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.▪ Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.▪ Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

     

    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.