Unit Care Associate - Part-Time Evenings (Emergency Department)

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs delegated functions as a member of the Emergency Department to provide the following services: STAT requests for specimens and patients, discharge patients to designated areas, transport of patients as needed to dedicated areas. Utilizes the hospital wide computer system for order entry, admission, transfer and discharge functions (EMR). Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture, POCT and direct continuous/close Observations of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Ensure patients are dressed into hospital attire, clothing and valuables are logged according to policy, patients are placed on CM, NIBP, SPO2 as needed. Scan items into the EMR in a timely manner. Update Sorian in a timely manner. Answer the phones professionally and timely.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
Prior Patient Care Associate (PCA) experience is required.
Current EKG certification is required.
Current Phlebotomy certification is required.
CPR certification must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained throughout employment.
Candidates who do not have an active PCA certification must successfully complete one of the following prior to the end of the probationary period: UAP Program, CNA Program, EMT Program, or current enrollment in a Nursing program with successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

Active PCA certification is preferred.
Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform STAT requests for specimens and patients.
Discharge patients to designated areas.
Transport patients as needed to dedicated areas.
Utilize the hospital wide computer system for order entry, admission, transfer and discharge functions (EMR).
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide basic care to acutely ill patients.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Perform EKGs and Venipuncture.
Perform POCT (Point of Care Testing).
Provide direct continuous/close observations of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ensure patients are dressed into hospital attire.
Log clothing and valuables according to policy.
Place patients on CM, NIBP, SPO2 as needed.
Scan items into the EMR in a timely manner.
Update Sorian in a timely manner.
Answer the phones professionally and timely.