Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg

MedStar Health; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and a minimum of six months experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred certifications in Phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology essential.
• Minimum six months experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Patient Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Current BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg

Facility

St. Mary's General Hospital

Location

US-NJ-Passaic

ID

2025-211605

Category

Aide

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

6. 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 comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.30 to $22.40. 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.

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