Job detail

Patient Care Assistant

UCSF

#Vital Signs #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Patient Safety #PACU #First Responder #Patient Care Assistant #Pre-op #Perioperative Care #Perianesthesia #Patient Throughput #UCSF

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days agoCloses soon

Location

San Francisco, California

Quick overview

The PCA supports safe, patient-centered care in the Perianesthesia department by facilitating patient throughput and transport. They perform delegated tasks such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and managing room turnover.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school education and successfully complete Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training. Required abilities include effective communication in English, basic arithmetic, and the capacity to act as a first responder in emergencies.

high schoolprofessional certificateTeamworkMobility AssistancePrioritizationMedical TerminologyEmergency ResponseActivities Of Daily LivingVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportBasic Computer SkillsEnglish CommunicationBasic ArithmeticRoom Turnover

Job description

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Perianesthesia (Pre-op/PACU) department functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a high-acuity perioperative environment. The primary role of the PCA is to facilitate patient throughput by safely transporting patients to Pre-op for surgery and post-operatively to inpatient units or discharge locations. The PCA also performs delegated patient care activities, including vital signs, mobility assistance, activities of daily living, room turnover, and stocking, while promoting patient safety, quality care, and effective team communication.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values].

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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