Full-Time Evening Patient Care Tech – EKG & Venipuncture

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Federal loan forgiveness

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Med/Surg/Neuro unit. This full-time evening position supports nursing staff with activities of daily living, basic care for acutely ill patients, and maintenance of a safe environment.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 6 months, and CNA/PCA/PCT diploma or

Qualifications

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to acutely ill patients.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and assist with indirect patient care as directed by RN.
• Ability to perform EKGs and venipuncture as directed by RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Support safe/infection-controlled environment.
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture per RN direction.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

BLS Certification

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

CNA/PCA/PCT diploma or equivalent

Nursing Fundamentals coursework

Job description

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Med/Surg/Neuro unit. This full-time evening position supports nursing staff with activities of daily living, basic care for acutely ill patients, and maintenance of a safe environment.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 6 months, and CNA/PCA/PCT diploma or