Patient Care Associate II, Coronary Care, Full Time, Day

Position Summary Assist professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care, including performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and materials management and maintenance as directed and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Qualifications Must meet at least one of the following requirements: Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting 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), 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 In lieu of experience, successfully complete an 8‑week PCA Fundamentals Program offered by Valley and obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment Experience No previous experience required. Skills Perform tasks accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods Handle frequent interruptions and 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, and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus, Shift Day (United States of America) 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 Compensation Pay Range: $21.90 – $27.37 per hour (actual salary depends on role, experience, education, and licensure) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr 01 The Valley Hospital