Patient Care Associate [St. Joseph's Health]
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Job Overview
Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the
Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
Requirement:
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Phlebotomy experience
Basic Life Support certification
PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in a healthcare setting OR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OR
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OR
Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification OR
Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OR
Evidence of Completion of a Nursing Assistant training program OR
Home Health Aide experience
** If the candidate has no prior clinical experience or training, yet has a HS diploma or an anticipated graduate in 3 months, SJH will train upon hire.
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association
Apply now:
https://jobs.stjosephshealth.org/job/paterson/patient-care-associate/998/49252164352