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

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commut/

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off and Wellness Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, is seeking staff to support physicians and nurses and contribute to direct patient care. Responsibilities include EKGs, finger-stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs, with materials handling and equipment maintenance as directed.

CPR must be current and credentialing per Valley guidelines is required. The role requires experience in phlebotomy/EKG and basic emergency care, plus strong teamwork, communication, and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification.
• Current credentialing from Valley-approved organizations (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA) or active nursing student with BLS within 90 days.
• Experience in phlebotomy/EKG and basic emergency care preferred; proficiency with health software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to physicians and nurses and assist in patient care.
• Perform EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital sign recording.
• Handle materials management and equipment maintenance under staff direction.
• Apply orthopedic splints, post-suture dressings, and assist with crutch fitting; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position SummaryProvides 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.EducationHigh 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.ExperiencePrevious 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 physiologySkillsQualifications 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-ParamusShiftDay (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.