Patient Care Associate II, Cardiac Telemetry W4A, Full Time, Night

The Valley Hospital • Paramus, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate II provides technical support to physicians and nurses and assists professional staff with direct and indirect patient care. Duties include performing EKGs, finger-stick glucose testing and phlebotomy; providing wound care; obtaining and recording vital signs; and carrying out materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. The position also applies orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting.

The position is at The Valley Hospital in Paramus on the Cardiac Telemetry W4A unit and is a full-time night-shift role. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR certification, and meet one of the specified experience, credential, or nursing-student pathways. Previous experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, basic emergency care, emergency-room equipment, and computer software applications is strongly preferred. The role calls for accuracy, adaptability, teamwork, prioritization, problem-solving, responsiveness to emergencies, and effective communication while supporting patients across age groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a current CPR card or certification.
• Meet at least one of the following: recent experience in a comparable hospital role; a current, active certification or registration from a credentialing organization approved by Valley in an accepted role; or current enrollment as a nursing student who has completed and passed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• Accepted credentials include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide, or EMT, through the listed approved credentialing organizations.
• For the nursing-student pathway, obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
• Perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers.
• Set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Previous experience with basic emergency care and operating emergency-room equipment.
• Previous experience operating a computer and using a variety of software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
• Assist professional staff with direct and indirect patient care.
• Perform EKGs, finger-stick glucose testing, and phlebotomy.
• Provide wound care and obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Apply orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings.
• Assist patients with correct crutch fitting.
• Communicate and assist in meeting the patient-care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental and vision discount program
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
• Six paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness time off
• Extended illness
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
• Daycare discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED