Patient Care Associate II, W5A Bariatric/Surgical, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays & PTO

Zusammenfassung

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a patient care support professional to assist physicians and nurses in direct and indirect care. Responsibilities include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, vital signs, and materials management in a rapid hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and relevant credentialing such as CMA, CNA, or EMT. Day shifts in a hospital environment offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One of: CMA, CNA, EMT or eligible credentialing is accepted.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
• Perform EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care.
• Record vital signs and assist in direct patient care.
• Assist with materials management and crutch fitting as directed.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

EKG

Emergency care

Anatomy & physiology

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

CMA certification or CNA/EMT eligibility

Tools

EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

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. Maintains current CPR card/certification. 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 a Fundamentals of Nursing course and obtain your BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 Days of employment.

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

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

Day (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.