Patient Care Assistant I - Emergency Department

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. Job Details Patient Care Assistant I Responsibilities: Performs a variety of technical, para-professional, rehabilitative or therapeutic procedures and activities relating to patient care such as, but not limited to, providing skincare maintenance, performing procedural and diagnostic preps, maintains airway clearance, takes vital signs. Prepares patient and equipment for procedure, performs post-mortem care duties, performs phlebotomy services, performs EKGs. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of a CNA training class and/or Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred. 1 year of recent experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care emergency department preferred. Certification in phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS preferred. Salary Range USD $29.55 - USD $29.55 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Health Services