Patient Care Associate - Part-Time 3:00PM - 11:30PM (Telemetry)
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Patient Care Associate - Part-Time 3:00PM - 11:30PM (Telemetry) Job ID2024-26079 LocationPaterson, New Jersey ShiftRegular Part-TimeApply Now ( Apply Now (Internal Candidate) Save This Job Job SavedOverviewSt. 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 OverviewResponsible 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.QualificationsRequirement:High School diploma or equivalentPCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting ORCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OREMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OREnrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification ORProvides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OREvidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program ORPCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experienceAnd must meet one of the Preferred requirements:Phlebotomy experienceBasic Life Support certificationE ffective 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 AssociationEffective 9/12/2019 to 9/20/2021:Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of hire or must obtain BLS certification within 6 months of hire, Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred but will train,and 1 of the following: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 an healthcare settingORCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificationORPCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certificationOREMT (Emergency Medical Technician)certificationOREnrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certificationORprovides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level courseworkORevidence of completion in a Nursing Assistant training programOR5 to 7 years of previous direct patientcare hospital experience.Prior to 9/12/2019:Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of hire or must obtain BLS certification within 6 months of hire, Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred but will train,and 1 of the following: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 an healthcare settingORCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificationORPCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certificationOREMT (Emergency Medical Technician)certificationOREnrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level course work in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certificationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Apply Now ( Save This Job Job Saved Apply Now (Internal) (