Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg
St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community‑based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital offering cardiovascular services, a comprehensive cancer‑care program, a center of excellence for maternal‑child health, and outpatient behavioral health services. With over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the county and a member of Prime Healthcare.
Responsibilities
- The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Provides basic nursing care to all patients.
- Assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire (preferred).
- Current EKG certification upon hire (preferred).
- Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).
Benefits
St. Mary's General Hospital offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many voluntary benefit options.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.50 to $23.55. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire based on skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Schedule
Full‑time position; day shift.