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Patient Aide PRN

Jeffersonville, IN · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Patient Aide PRN Advanced Regional Surgery Center is hiring a PRN Patient Aide! Welcome to Advanced Regional Surgery Center! Our mission is clear - to treat every patient and their family as if they ...

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How much do patient aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient aide in the United States is $16.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient aide?

Patient Aides are healthcare support professionals who assist nurses and medical staff by providing basic care to patients. Their duties often include helping patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. They may also take vital signs, maintain patient hygiene, and ensure the comfort and safety of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities. Patient Aides play a crucial role in supporting both patients and medical teams, contributing to the overall quality of care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Aide, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic patient care skills, and knowledge of healthcare protocols. Familiarity with medical terminology, patient mobility equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is often required. Compassion, patience, strong communication, and teamwork abilities help Patient Aides provide comfort and effective support to patients. These skills are crucial for ensuring patient well-being, safety, and the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.

What are some typical challenges patient aides face when assisting patients and how can they overcome them?

Patient Aides often encounter challenges such as managing patients with limited mobility, handling emotionally distressed individuals, and balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. To overcome these challenges, it's important to develop strong communication skills, remain patient and empathetic, and stay organized to prioritize tasks efficiently. Teamwork and regular collaboration with nurses and other healthcare staff also help ensure patient safety and provide the best care possible.

What is the difference between Patient Aide vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectPatient AideNursing Assistant
CertificationsOften no formal certification required, but some states may require trainingRequires certification or license in most states
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, home careHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with daily activities, basic patient care, mobility supportProviding basic patient care, vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, home health agenciesHospitals, nursing homes, clinics

While both Patient Aides and Nursing Assistants support patient care, Nursing Assistants typically have formal certification and perform more clinical tasks. Patient Aides often focus on assisting with daily activities and may not require certification, depending on the state. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings, but Nursing Assistants usually have a broader scope of clinical responsibilities.

What do you need to be a patient aide?

To become a patient aide, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic healthcare training, and sometimes certification in CPR or first aid. Strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to follow instructions are also important for working in healthcare settings.
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Infographic showing various Patient Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,585 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Patient Aide PRN

USPI, INC.

Jeffersonville, IN • On-site

$14 - $18/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Patient Aide PRN

Advanced Regional Surgery Center is hiring a PRN Patient Aide!

Welcome to Advanced Regional Surgery Center!

Our mission is clear - to treat every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each time you step into our facility, you'll experience a workplace where teamwork and collaboration thrive, supported by highly trained, caring professionals who share the same passion for excellence. As a patient aide, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth surgical operations.

Patient Aide at Advanced Regional Surgery Center

Assist technologist by transporting patients to dressing rooms and scanning rooms. Provide information by communicating with patients and various departments.

Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Assists the Technologist in the examination room, as necessary.
  • Assists the Technologists with patients by taking patients to the dressing rooms and scanning rooms; reviewing and completing paperwork with patients; setting up the scanning rooms; load power injectors; check labs or alert Nurse when I-Stat is needed; performing appointment reminders and doing patient follow-up for additional exams.
  • Assists in collecting and sorting films; performing quality assurance on films.
  • Assists the Medical Receptionists, as needed.
  • Demonstrates familiarity in use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Alerts Technologists to any medical devices the patient may have. Alerts Technologists and Nurse to any allergies regarding contrast
  • Assumes responsibility for checking scanning rooms for supplies; stocks scanning rooms; keeps patient dressing rooms clean and orderly; works with the individual responsible for purchasing in the ordering of supplies.
  • Responsible for maintaining supply room and bringing supplies from the storage room.
  • Predictable attendance and promptness in returning from breaks and meal periods is expected and required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Assumes responsibility for continually striving to meet goals as established by Modesto Radiology Imaging. We share a commitment to the patient, to the Radiologists, to the Company, and to each other to strive toward the overall company goals that have been established.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years' experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
  • Ability to adjust to changing situations and assignments and to exhibit adaptability.
  • Ability to evaluate work circumstances and make appropriate decisions.
  • Willingness to assume appropriate responsibility and to exhibit initiative; self-motivation.
  • Ability to lift patients with additional help.
  • Ability to work with and support other departments in the Company.
  • Ability to maintain professional attitude and conduct; ability to remain tactful and courteous (regardless of circumstances).
  • Ability to remain open to changing job responsibilities and to cover in other departments, as needed.

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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