Albany Medical Center

Patient Care Associate; E7-PICU 36/hrs/wk, Nights

$41,923 - $54,500 / year

Department/Unit:

Pediatric ICU-E7

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$41,923.00 - $54,500.00

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work
period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such
as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned
patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The
Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with
Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe
environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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