Patient Care Associate – (Med/Surg/General Surgery) – Full Time Days Position Available In Passaic, New Jersey

Patient Care Associate

• (Med/Surg/General Surgery)
• Full Time Days St. Joseph’s Health
• 3.1 Paterson, NJ Job Details Full-time $24.67
• $37.

44 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Blood sampling PALS Certification EMT Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Home health CNA Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Patient Care Associate

• (Med/Surg/General Surgery)
• Full Time Days Paterson, NJ, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

QUALIFICATIONS 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

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™

• one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 20250998 Job Category Clinical Posting Date 06/05/2025, 02:58 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations St. Joseph’s University Medical Center Hourly Salary Range 24.67

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