Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0670)
Valley Medical Center & Clinics · Renton, WA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool
Req: 2026-0670
Location: VMC Main Campus
Department: Nurse Float
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category SEIU-Service
Salary Range: Min $27.34- Max $43.61/hrly DOE
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy
JOB OVERVIEW: A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).
DEPARTMENT: Varies
WORK HOURS: Variable
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager
Prerequisites:
Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).
Qualifications:
Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions:
Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
Performance Responsibilities:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
Essential Responsibilities And Competencies:
Demonstrates applied knowledge in:
Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.
Patient care resources and references.
- Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):
Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
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.).
Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to:
Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
Psychiatric emergencies.
Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center)
Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center)
- Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
- Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.
Neonate
Child
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric (older adult)
MA - Phlebotomy - Additional Duties:
- Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
- Maintains biannual certification.
- Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.
Date Created: 06/98
Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24
Grade: PCA2
FLSA: NE
Cost Center: Varies
Qualifications:
Job Qualifications:
Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Req: 2026-0670
Location: VMC Main Campus
Department: Nurse Float
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category SEIU-Service
Salary Range: Min $27.34- Max $43.61/hrly DOE
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy
JOB OVERVIEW: A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).
DEPARTMENT: Varies
WORK HOURS: Variable
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager
Prerequisites:
Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).
Qualifications:
Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions:
Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
Performance Responsibilities:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
Essential Responsibilities And Competencies:
Demonstrates applied knowledge in:
Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.
Patient care resources and references.
- Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):
Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
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.).
Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to:
Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
Psychiatric emergencies.
Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center)
Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center)
- Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
- Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.
Neonate
Child
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric (older adult)
MA - Phlebotomy - Additional Duties:
- Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
- Maintains biannual certification.
- Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.
Date Created: 06/98
Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24
Grade: PCA2
FLSA: NE
Cost Center: Varies
Qualifications:
Job Qualifications:
Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Additional Details
- City
- Renton
- State
- Washington
- Country
- US
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