Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA PreOp PACU

Certified Patient Care Assistant

Now offering $3,000 sign on incentive for experienced Certified PCAs!

For 2025, Banner Health was named to Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We're honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. As a Certified Patient Care Assistant for our PreOp PACU team, you are involved first-hand in providing care that improves patient outcomes and experience while also providing a greater learning opportunity. You will be assigned to the Pre OP PACU unit, where you will have the opportunity to help patients both before and after surgeries. Teamwork is strong in this department and support to be your best self is great. Staff truly grow in Preop PACU Unit, with many PCAs becoming RNs within the department due to the support we provide while in school. Working in a teaching hospital gives you an opportunity to always grow and advance in your career.

Shift Details

• Employment Type : Full-time
• Hours per Week : 3-12s | 36 hours
• Shift : 0500-1730
• Schedule : Varied, Monday-Friday
• On Call : No weekends or call required

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

Position Summary

This incumbent provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records. The position also performs a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit / department.

Core Functions

Note : The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly Reporting : None

Matrix or Indirect Reporting : None

Type of Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

Physical Demands / Environment Factors

DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment : (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN) Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of personal computer.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification is required. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are required. In California : advanced skills are excluded. BSS team members must have 12 months Banner experience in the role. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent healthcare experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Additional related education and / or experience preferred.