Patient Care Associate II, Emergency Dept, Per Diem, Night
About The Position
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, phlebotomy and 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. Applies orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting. The position is located at The Valley Hospital in Paramus and is per diem on the night shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following: recent experience in a comparable hospital role; an active, current credential from an organization approved by Valley Health System in an accepted category; current enrollment as a nursing student who has completed and passed Fundamentals of Nursing; or successful completion of the 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program in lieu of experience.
- Accepted credentials include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide, or EMT certification/registration from an approved credentialing organization.
- Ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified time periods.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Ability to work cooperatively with healthcare delivery team members, staff, and co-workers.
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to assist with patient care across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience performing phlebotomy and EKGs, providing basic emergency care, operating emergency room equipment, and using a computer with a variety of software applications is strongly preferred.
- 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, phlebotomy, and wound care.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Apply a variety of orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings.
- Assist patients with correct crutch fitting.
- Respond to emergency requests and help meet the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
- Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
- Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
- Six paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, and extended illness benefits.
- Retirement plan.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
- Day care discounts at various facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
