PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - MED SURG

Company: Prime Healthcare
Location: Passaic
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewSt. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a Top 15 Healthcare System by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visitwww.smh-nj.com.Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfResponsibilitiesThe Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.QualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician?s office preferred.Connect With Us! (https://careers-primehealthcare.icims.com/jobs/179024/patient-care-assistant---med-surg/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336024306)FacilitySt. Mary's General HospitalLocationUS-NJ-PassaicID2024-179024CategoryAidePosition TypeFull TimeShiftNightsJob TypeNon-Exempt

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