Patient Care Associate II, Cardiac Telemetry W4A, 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 tests and phlebotomy; providing wound care; obtaining and recording vital signs; and carrying out materials management and maintenance as directed and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. The role also applies orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings, and helps patients with proper crutch fitting. The position is at The Valley Hospital in Paramus and is a full-time night-shift role. Qualifications may vary depending on the assigned area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Maintain a current CPR card or certification.
- Meet at least one of the following: have recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting; hold a valid, current, active certification or registration from a credentialing organization approved by Valley in one of the listed fields; or be a currently enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed a Fundamentals of Nursing course and obtains American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
- Eligible listed credentials include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide, or EMT, through an approved organization such as AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, or NCMA.
- 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 and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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 tests, and phlebotomy.
- Provide wound care and obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform materials management and maintenance as directed 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
- Dental and vision discount program
- Group term life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefit plans
- Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Wellness time off
- Extended illness leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
- Daycare 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
