Patient Care Associate II, Emergency Dept, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System • Paramus, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to physicians and nurses. Assists professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, obtaining and recording vital signs, and performing materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Applies a variety of orthopedic splints, applies post suture and superficial abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting OR a valid current and active certification from a credentialing organization approved by Valley Health System (including AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, or NCMA) in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide or EMT
• Current and enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed “Fundamentals of Nursing” course
• In lieu of experience, successfully complete 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing)
• Ability to assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in performing phlebotomy/EKG and basic emergency care
• Operating emergency room equipment
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications

Responsibilities

• Performing EKGs
• Performing finger stick glucose tests
• Performing phlebotomy
• Performing wound care
• Obtaining and recording vital signs
• Performing materials management and maintenance
• Applying a variety of orthopedic splints
• Applying post suture and superficial abrasion dressings
• Assisting patients with correct crutch fitting

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

What This Job Offers

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