Mayo Clinic·Rochester, Minnesota
The Patient Care Assistant supports nursing practice by performing delegated direct and indirect patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include carrying out activities permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel within a surgical services setting.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax
Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
The Surgical Services' Patient Care Assistant will be hired to work at either the Saint Marys Hospital or Rochester Methodist Hospital Campus. Schedules will be discussed during the interview process. The Patient Care Assistant assists patient care unit staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care, which support nursing practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. The skills and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) align closely with those of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this a great opportunity for those with CNA experience.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English communication. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma/GED with nursing assistant training or the completion of 12 college credits.
Market context
Support-services roles in Minnesota often stay steady because schools and healthcare settings need dependable staff who can keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with hands-on experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to cover travel or multiple sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm whether your phlebotomy background and any CMA or CPT credential align before applying.
