Patient Care Associate II, Geriatrics/Pulmonary, Full Time, Day

About the Role

To assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care, including performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting, or
• 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)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Healthcare Association (NHA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • 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
• Current and enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed “Fundamentals of Nursing” course & obtain your BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.

Skills

• Qualifications may vary depending on assigned area.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Ability to 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).
• Ability to assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Location

The Valley Hospital - Paramus

Schedule

Day shift

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

Pay

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 per hour