Patient Care Assistant
Treating patients like family
Patient Care Assistant
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Surgical Institute of Reading (11922)
Category Clinical
Job ID 82640-147
Status Full-Time/Regular
Surgical Institute of Reading is hiring a full time Patient Care Assistant!
Welcome to Surgical Institute of Reading
At Surgical Institute of Reading, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission. SIR ranked in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the-art facility has five operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, General, and Spinal Surgery.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Essential Role in Patient Care – Your work directly impacts surgical success and patient safety.
Supportive & Professional Team – Work alongside experienced professionals who value precision and teamwork.
Commitment to Excellence – Maintain the highest standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical efficiency.
Growth & Development – Opportunities to expand your skills and advance in your career
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Surgical Institute of Reading
The PCA plays a vital role in supporting nurses and the surgical team by ensuring patients are prepared for their procedures and receive exceptional care throughout the pre-operative process. This role requires strong communication, patient-focused service, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with pre-operative preparation, including vital signs, medical histories, and documentation.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families before surgery.
- Prepare exam rooms and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for patient care.
- Transport patients to and from pre-op and post-op areas as needed.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures under supervision, following established protocols.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in patient care areas.
- Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM (with occasional weekend hours)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA certification preferred.
- Previous experience in patient care, healthcare, or surgical settings preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and pre-operative procedures.
- Ability to follow directions, adhere to protocols, and maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients for extended periods.
- Patient-focused care and strong bedside manner
- Ability to take vital signs and perform basic patient assessments
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation
- Time management and organizational skills
- Effective teamwork and communication
Benefits
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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