Clinical Care Aide – Patient Support (Evenings)

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the KCC 5N Med/Tele unit in New York. You will support the registered nurse with patient care activities, collect specimens, perform procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills.
• Effective communication with patients and team members.
• Training documentation for Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate.
• Healthcare experience 3–9 months preferred.
• Ability to set priorities and problem solve in difficult situations.
• Proficient English communication, both speaking and writing.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for patient care tasks.
• AHA Heartsaver or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations.
• Assist RN in patient care activities and daily living tasks.
• Support clinical/technical/service and administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with transport, meals, and meal trays for patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional patient environment.
• Document intake/output and clinical data accurately.
• Follow isolation and infection control procedures as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & problem solving

English communication (oral & written)

Physical stamina & dexterity

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant/patient care assistant program

American Heart Association Heartsaver/BLS

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the KCC 5N Med/Tele unit in New York. You will support the registered nurse with patient care activities, collect specimens, perform procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and BLS certification is expected.