Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Med/Surg T4 6E

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health! Banner University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research. Great options and great opportunities!

Banner University Medical Center - Tucson (BUMC-Tucson) is an Academic, Level 1 Trauma hospital in Southern Arizona and has expanded and has the newest patient care equipment and computers for state-of-the-art care.

• Banner – University Medical Center Tucson: Ranked best in southeastern Arizona, Tucson metro area and No. 3 in Arizona. In addition, high-performing specialties including cancer, diabetes/endocrinology, gastroenterology/GI surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopedics and urology.

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our Medical Surgical Unit. The Medical Surgical Unit patient population consists of young adults to geriatric. Candidates may see  patients with Diabetes,  G.I concerns, Memory problems, Respiratory illnesses and more.  Our Medical Surgical of currently 15 PCA's in this 28 bed unit, strives for excellence in this fast-paced, dynamic setting. We are looking for a Patient Care Assistants to join our dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Some key responsibilities include assisting with Daily ADL's , obtain V ital. signs, blood sugars,  document intake and out put ETC and preparing patients for their procedures, such as, vital monitoring, safety checks, EKG monitoring and assisting with hygienic tasks. This position will also require transporting patients during admissions and discharges along with handling patient information. Equipment used includes Hoyer lift, Walkers , Bladder Scanners, EKG machines and  Virtual Translators. You will be able to build and utilize your communication and time management skills by carrying out items in collaboration with the clinical and the support team.You as a good team member, self driven who demonstrates good work ethic, will fit well in this team!

• Full-Time Night Shift position available (3-12 hour shifts)  
• Shift Hours from 6pm-6:30am  
•  The schedule is created  a month or two in advance. There are no set day schedules.
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role. Alternate weekends( 2 weekends a month)  day shift Saturday and Sunday, Night shift Friday and Saturday. 
• Rotating Holidays Required - 1 major and 1 minor.Holiday groups A and group B.  Example: Odd year Group A work Christmas and Christmas Eve, Even year group B work Christmas and Christmas Eve 
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable 

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collectio