<p>VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.</p> <p>TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy</p> <p>JOB OVERVIEW: A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Varies</p> <p>WORK HOURS: Variable</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager</p> <p>PREREQUISITES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.</p> </li><li> <p>AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.</p> </li><li> <p>One (1) year patient care experience, preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.</p> </li></ul> <p>UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.</p> </li><li> <p>Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates applied knowledge in:</p> </li><li> <p>Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Patient care resources and references.</p> </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR): </li></ol> <ul> <li></li><li></li></ul> <p>Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).</p> </li><li> <p>Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.</p> </li><li> <p>Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to</p> </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Recognizes and responds appropriately to: </li></ol> <ul> <li></li><li></li></ul> <p>Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Psychiatric emergencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center)</p> </li><li> <p>Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center)</p> </li></ul> <ol start="4"> <li> <p>Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li></li><li></li></ul> <p>Neonate</p> <ul> <li> <p>Child</p> </li><li> <p>Adolescent</p> </li><li> <p>Adult</p> </li><li> <p>Geriatric (older adult)</p> </li></ul> <p>MA - Phlebotomy - Additional duties:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains biannual certification.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.</p> </li></ol> <p>Date Created: 06/98</p> <p>Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24</p> <p>Grade: PCA2</p> <p>FLSA: NE</p> <p>Cost Center: Varies</p> <p>Job Qualifications:</p> <p>PREREQUISITES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.</p> </li><li> <p>AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.</p> </li><li> <p>One (1) year patient care experience, preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.</p> </li></ul>