Patient Care Associate - Direct Care & Growth Benefits

Catholic Health Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. The Patient Care Associate will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support clinical staff in a high-acuity setting.

Requirements include HS Diploma/GED; prior hospital experience or CNA preferred. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Previous hospital experience or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, toileting, hydration, nutrition, ambulation, turning and positioning patients.
• Selected technical skills include phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, arrhythmia detection, vital signs, and glucose monitoring.
• Documentation of patient activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG (12-lead)

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. The Patient Care Associate will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support clinical staff in a high-acuity setting.

Requirements include HS Diploma/GED; prior hospital experience or CNA preferred. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and accurate documentation.