Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Dept - Full -Time

Job Specifics Career Department Emergency Room Status Full Time Shift 7:00am - 7:30pm Average Weekly Hours 36 Contact Employment Specialists Phone 740.393.9612 740.393.9643 Email careers [at] knoxcommhosp [dot] org Posting Date Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric under the supervision of a registered nurse and or licensed practical nurse. Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the registered nurse/licensed practical nurse assists in the provision of safe patient care. Perform skills that include observation and documentation as directed by a RN/ LPN. Assists in positioning, lifting and transporting patients to other departments, ADLs, and personal hygiene and documents. Application of oxygen but may not adjust rate. Performs, reports and documents patient blood glucose per capillary fingerstick. Provides water, linens and nourishments for patients and documents. Feeds patients when required and documents. Obtains, reports and documents vital signs i.e., temperature, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstration of basic nursing care and treatment procedures, i.e., assisting in positioning, lifting, obtaining vital signs, weight/ height. Demonstration of obtaining capillary patient blood glucose. Knowledge and demonstration of patient standards of care in assigned unit. Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies. Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills. Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication. Demonstration of positive customer service. Requirements Include High school diploma or equivalent. High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position. CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.