Job Title: Patient Care Associate – Labor & Delivery (L&D) (Night Shift)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: Contract
Shift: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
Schedule: 5 days/week, 40 hours/week, rotating weekends and holidays
Pay Rate: $937.50/week – $1,050/week
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) in the Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit plays a vital role in supporting nursing and medical staff by delivering direct and indirect patient care. Working under the supervision of licensed professionals, the PCA helps ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for mothers and newborns during one of the most critical times in care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight; collect and document patient specimens.
Assist with specimen collection and perform routine screening tests (e.g., dipstick, hemoccult).
Prepare and label specimens for lab pick-up; retrieve test results as needed.
Support clinical staff by preparing exam rooms, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
Conduct intake interviews to gather basic medical history and personal information.
Accurately complete documentation, forms, and electronic charting.
Report patient conditions and observations to nursing or medical staff.
Provide basic health education and instructions as directed by licensed personnel.
Perform venipuncture and fingerstick blood collection.
Operate EKG equipment to assist in cardiac monitoring.
Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Labor & Delivery (L&D) setting required.
Education & Certifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
Completion of a NYS Department of Health–approved Phlebotomy Training Program.
Training in Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance in a clinical setting.