Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Med/Surg - 26-01460

Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Med/Surg

Location: New York, NY 10016
Duration: 14 Weeks (No Extension)
Shift: Night Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | 37.5 Hours/Week
Pay Rate: $24 – $28 per hour

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join a Medical/Surgical unit on a 14-week night shift contract. This role involves providing direct patient care and clerical support under the supervision of a licensed nurse or healthcare professional.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs, height, weight, and specimen collection

• Perform venipuncture and/or fingerstick blood collection

• Conduct EKG/ECG testing and record cardiac tracings

• Perform vision, hearing, and basic urinalysis testing

• Assist with emergency first aid and basic life support

• Provide wound care including dressing changes and bandaging

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures

• Clean and sterilize instruments and examination rooms

• Maintain and update patient charts and documentation

• Communicate patient observations to clinical staff

• Coordinate appointments and enter patient data into hospital systems

• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment

• Escort patients to various departments as needed

• Support patient education and promote safe health practices

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of Med/Surg experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Phlebotomy Training (Hands-on practical application required; online-only programs not accepted)

• EKG/ECG Training Program (Hands-on practical application required; online-only programs not accepted)

Certifications:

• AHA BLS (Required)

• Phlebotomy & EKG/ECG Certification (Preferred)

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.