Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Med Surg Specialty - Cardiac, Part Time, Day Shift

October 20, 2026

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Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Day Shift, Part-Time

UC Health is hiring a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the day shift to support the cardiac telemetry unit at UC Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant will provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. This position will work at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Unit Details:

We are thrilled to be able to utilize six cardiac drips in our acute care setting.
Work with a wide variety of patients.

Benefits Details:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401K
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Community Discounts

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The PCA maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. Specimen collection. Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's)
Provides hygiene and comfort measures. Change linens as needed. Empties drainage bags and records outputs disposes of bodily fluids/waste. Utilizes patient care equipment.
Assists with respiratory care for patients. May perform EKG's mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose.
Communicates patient observations to RN timely and appropriately. Records measurements and patient data. Documents treatments and procedures performed. Responds to and utilizes nurse call system. Reception and phone duties, as directed. Retrieves information from the computer.
Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment for patients and coworkers. Removes equipment when no longer in use to appropriate area for cleaning. Re-orders and stocks materials as necessary. Reports maintenance issues.
Ensures call lights answered promptly. Ensures placement of patient identification bands. Ensures that side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and per policy. Uses proper body mechanics and universal precautions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED
Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or Completion of PCA Novice Program

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UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teachinga combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance health and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer.

Job Info

Job Identification 22201
Job Category Non Nursing - Patient Care
Apply Before 07/24/2026, 12:00 AM
Locations 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
Employer University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC
Cost Center UCMC-111102-6NW
Remote/Hybrid/Onsite Onsite
On Call Required? No
Shift 12 Hour AM
Working Hours 24
FTE 0.6

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