Patient Care Associate II, Same Day Services, Full Time, Evening

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks staff to assist clinicians in direct and indirect patient care, performing EKGs and phlebotomy, and handling materials management in accordance with policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with options for CMA/CNA/EMT credentials or current nursing student status, plus completion of an 8‑week PCA Fundamentals Program and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following: current hospital experience or valid certification from a Valley‑approved credentialing organization (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA) in CMA, CNA, Patient Care Technician, NJ Home Health Aide, or EMT.
• In lieu of experience, complete 8‑week PCA Fundamentals Program and obtain BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care including EKGs and phlebotomy.
• Support materials management and maintenance per procedures.
• Collaborate with professional staff to meet patient care needs across age groups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Emergency responsiveness

Pediatric/adult patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current certification alternatives (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, NCMA)

Job description

Position Summary

To 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.

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, 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 offered by Valley and obtain your BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 Days of employment.

Experience

No previous experience required.

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 Evening (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.

Culture

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.