Per Diem Patient Care Associate - Telemetry Department

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
- 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 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 in of a Nursing Assistant training program OR
- PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience
- 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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Supervisor/Manager/Director of assigned unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
● Works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
● Works in an area in which there is exposure to hazardous chemicals or carcinogenic agents which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Works in an area in which there is exposure to radiation which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Work requires exposure to blood and various body fluids which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
● Works in an area that is very uncomfortable because of extreme temperatures, noise levels, odors or other similar conditions.
● Works requires handling of hot liquids, toxic or flammable chemicals, or contaminated materials which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Lifting objects weighting more than 100 pounds.
● Standing for more than two hours at a time.
● Stooping or bending
● Manual dexterity - reach and grasp objects
● Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors
● Ability to hear and communicate orally
● Pushing or pulling supply carts
● Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
● Using a keyboard to enter and transform words or data
● Using a video display terminal to receive or audit information or data

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”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.