Patient Care Associate II, Float, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking staff for night shifts at The Valley Hospital-Paramus to perform EKGs and phlebotomy, supporting clinical teams in patient care. Responsibilities include materials handling and adherence to approved policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and active certification from a recognized organization, or enrollment as a nursing student with BLS within 90 days. Competitive benefits and starting pay offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid current certification from a recognized credentialing organization or enrollment as a nursing student with required BLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs as directed by the professional staff.
• Phlebotomy duties and specimen collection.
• Assist in direct and indirect patient care as assigned.
• Materials management and maintenance per policies.
• Respond quickly to emergency requests and adapt to workload.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Emergency response

Night shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active healthcare certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA) or EMT

Job description

Position SummaryTo assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.EducationHigh 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, 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 and obtain your BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 Days of employment.ExperienceNo previous experience required.SkillsQualifications 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 LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftNight (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/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 PlansSupplemental 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 IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining 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 StatementValley 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.