Patient Care Associate II, Geriatrics/Pulmonary, Full Time, Night
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, phlebotomy, wound care, and obtaining and recording vital signs, as well as materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. The role also 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-Paramus and is a full-time night-shift role.
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 an organization approved by Valley in an accepted credential (including Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide, or EMT); or current enrollment as a nursing student with a passed Fundamentals of Nursing course and BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
- 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 healthcare delivery team members, staff, and coworkers.
- Set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Assist in meeting patient care needs across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience performing phlebotomy and EKGs.
- Previous experience providing basic emergency care.
- Experience operating emergency room equipment.
- Experience using a computer with a variety of software applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
- Participate in 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 orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings.
- Assist patients with correct crutch fitting.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription coverage and 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-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
- Six paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
