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SalaryStudents and Career PCA's Welcome!
Department/Unit: Anesthesia Imaging, Burnet
Shift/Hours: Days - 32 hrs weekly - 0.8 FTE
Benefits Eligibility: Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Expected Starting Salary Range: 17.00 - 18.40
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:
- The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023
- On Forbes Magazine 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
- One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
- An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Working as a PCA at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center you will enjoyEmbracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Assist the professional staff with one or multiple patients as assigned in the delivery of direct and indirect Patient Care activities.
1:1 Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Assist the professional staff to provide 1:1 direct observation and re-direction to patients presenting with an immediate safety concern including but not limited to suicidal ideation; flight risk; aggressive behavior; traumatic brain injury; removal of lines/drains/ airways; harmful to self; patients with social concerns; or to specifically monitor patients with an External Cerebrospinal Ventricular Drain (EVD). To provide support and appropriate intervention to patients classified as an Employee Safety Risk (ESR).
PCA/Monitor Tech (NICU & TCC Only)
Monitor patients by way of live video feed and physiologic waveforms. Follow the algorithm to notify staff of urgent/emergent situations. Provide direct Patient Care as delegated by the nurse. Provide environmental support through unit stocking; cleaning and organizing.
Market Leading Benefits Including:
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
- Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits
- Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
- Referral bonus program for current staff!
- Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Junto’s - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Based on the unit requirements, completion of the CCHMC provided Monitor Tech Class AND a passing score on written exam and competency demonstration
- At least 1 year of related experience
- Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification
- Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry
