Patient Care Assistant – Oncology (Night Shift)

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant provides direct bedside support to oncology patients during the night shift at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Working under the supervision of a Team Leader and registered nurses, you will assist with daily living activities, vital sign monitoring, and specialized technical tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake‑output.
• Encourage patients to turn, cough, use incentive spirometry, and perform deep‑breathing exercises.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, wheelchair use, and transport as needed.
• Provide personal care including bed baths, oral hygiene, dressing, linen changes, and bedside cleaning.
• Manage drainage systems, urine bags, bedpans, and record outputs.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKG procedures following training and proper labeling protocols.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting equipment issues and handling supplies appropriately.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a patient care aide preferred.
• Ability to work night shift on a full‑time schedule (72 hours per pay period).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow care plans.
• Willingness to function as a sitter for patients requiring continuous supervision.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy (trained)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance (trained)

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Certification bonuses and leadership development programs.
• Employment with Covenant Health, a top‑rated nonprofit health system.