Patient Care Associate II, Emergency Dept, Per Diem, Night

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a patient care technician to support physicians and nurses, perform EKGs, finger sticks, phlebotomy, vital signs, wound care, and crutch fitting.

The role requires a high school diploma and eligibility for relevant certifications or enrollment in nursing studies; prior hospital experience preferred. This is a night shift position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following: (1) recent hospital experience or (2) active certification from an approved credentialing organization (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA) for CNA, CMA, Patient Care Technician, NJ Home Health Aide or EMT, or (3) nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing, or (4) complete 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and nurses in direct and indirect patient care.
• Perform EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs.
• Assist with crutch fitting and materials management according to policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Certification eligibility or training (AAMA/NCCT/AMT/NAHP/NCMA/NCMA in CMA/ CNA/ EMT)

Nursing student (in progress)

PCA Fundamentals Program completion

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides technical support to physicians and nurses. Assists professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, obtaining and recording vital signs, and performing materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Applies a variety of orthopedic splints, applies post suture and superficial abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• (1) Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting or
• (2) have a valid current and active certification from a credentialing organization approved by Valley Health System, including American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency testing (NCCT) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide or EMT; or
• (3) Current and enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed “Fundamentals of Nursing” course or
• (4) In lieu of experience, successfully complete 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in performing phlebotomy/EKG and basic emergency care, operating emergency room equipment, operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, me

SPECIAL SKILLS

Qualifications may vary depending on assigned area. Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers. Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Night (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.