Patient Care Assistant II, OR
Posted 3 days ago
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) in the Operating Room (OR) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role supports the OR team in ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment, focusing on patient comfort, safety, and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, and personal hygiene, pre- and post-operatively.
Prepares operating rooms for surgical procedures, including stocking supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring cleanliness and sterility.
Transports patients to and from the OR, ensuring their safety and comfort.
Assists the surgical team with positioning patients, applying dressings, and other tasks as directed by the registered nurse or surgeon.
Required Qualifications
Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and assessment skills necessary to communicate, educate, and provide a therapeutic and safe environment for the specific developmental age groups served between birth and 21 years of age
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to assure completion of patient care activities
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pediatrics/orthopedics
Bilingual English/Spanish
Two years of hospital experience
Shriners Children's is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. With locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals for Children might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line: In the U.S.: 800.237.5055 In Canada: 800.361.7256
Key team members
Pat Edwards, M.A.
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