Surgical Patient Care Associate — Hands-On Team Player

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. You will participate in vital signs collection, ECG administration, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and CNA or equivalent; two years of direct patient care experience preferred, with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA or equivalent.
• Two years of direct patient care experience or equivalent education.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse.
• Obtain and record vital signs as delegated by the RN.
• Perform 12-lead ECG and monitor Lead II with correct patient information.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff professionally and compassionately.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or equivalent

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. You will participate in vital signs collection, ECG administration, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and CNA or equivalent; two years of direct patient care experience preferred, with CPR certification.