Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg Solid Organ Transplant, Nights - PCA

Mayo Clinic

🏠 Remote
📍Phoenix, AZ
Posted May 21, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg Solid Organ Transplant, Nights - PCA

Company

Mayo Clinic

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Work Type

Remote

Job ID

li-4418026982

Job Description

City Phoenix

State AZ

Remote NO

Department Nursing

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.

  • Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year.

Exemption Status
Nonexempt

Compensation Detail
$18.93 - $25.59 / hour

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours/Pay Period
72

Schedule Details
Nights Hours: 1900-0730 3 x 12 hour shifts per week

Weekend Schedule
Every other Friday/Saturday Holiday rotation

International Assignment
No

Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter
Adisa Velic

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you ensure you are providing care that is appropriate for a patient's age-specific needs, particularly when working with adult solid organ transplant patients?
  • 2.In this role, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse. How do you effectively communicate patient data and the status of your delegated tasks to the supervising RN?
  • 3.Solid organ transplant patients require strict infection control protocols. What key hygiene and protective measures would you prioritize when entering a transplant patient's room?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to adapt your patient care approach to accommodate a patient's specific age, cultural background, or developmental needs.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to work a shift that was understaffed or had an unpredictable workload. How did you manage your responsibilities?
  • 3.Give an example of a time you noticed a subtle change in a patient's status. How did you handle it within your scope of practice as a PCA or similar role?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are working a night shift and a recent solid organ transplant patient becomes anxious and confused, trying to pull at their IV lines. The RN is busy with another critical patient. What do you do?
  • 2.You are assigned to take vitals for a patient who is scheduled to receive their anti-rejection medication at 7:00 AM, right at the end of your night shift. You notice their blood pressure is significantly lower than their previous baseline. What is your next step?

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