Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide quality care to patients. The role includes assisting with daily activities and providing basic nursing care in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.
• BLS certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Provide basic nursing care and maintain a safe environment.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician?s office preferred.

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.