Patient Care Assistant

Job Title:

Patient Care Assistant Req:

2026-0565

Location:

VMC Main Campus Department:

Nurse Float Shift:

Days Type:

Full Time FTE:

0.9

Hours:

City State:

Renton, WA Salary Range:

Min $24.71- Max $39.31/hrly

DOE Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

TITLE:

Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy

JOB OVERVIEW

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

DEPARTMENT

Varies

WORK HOURS

Variable

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager

PREREQUISITES

Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. AHA BLS for healthcare providers required. One (1) year patient care experience, preferred. MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

QUALIFICATIONS

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 developments of all age groups.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Demonstrates applied knowledge in: Generic and department-specific structure/process standards. Patient care resources and references. 2. Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR): Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR. Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.). Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning. Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to 3.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to:

Cardiac/pulmonary arrest. Psychiatric emergencies. Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center) Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center) 4. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment. 5. Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served. Neonate Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric (older adult) MA - Phlebotomy - Additional duties: 1. Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure. 2. Maintains biannual certification. 3. Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Date Created:

06/98

Revised:

06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24

Grade:

PCA2 FLSA

NE Cost Center:

Varies Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES

Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. AHA BLS for healthcare providers required. One (1) year patient care experience in hospital, preferred. MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

QUALIFICATIONS

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 developments of all age groups.