Patient Care Associate II, Neurology / Med Surg, Full Time, Night

About the role

To assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include 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
• 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
• 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

No previous experience required.

Skills

• Perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods
• Handle frequent interruptions
• Adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers
• Set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing)