Compassionate Patient Care Associate: Vital Signs

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,802,000 - 85,618,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team in the Specialty Service. You will assist nurses, perform venipuncture and EKG tasks, help with activities of daily living, and ensure a safe, clean environment across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma and completed medical assistant or patient care training, with 3–9 months healthcare experience preferred and current BLS/ Heartsaver certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate training.
• Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.
• English communication skills and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and document intake/output and other data.
• Assist RN with daily care, procedures, and patient comfort.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with mobility.
• Transport patients and deliver meals or supplies as needed.
• Complete administrative and documentation tasks per unit standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant / Patient care assistant program

Tools

AHA Heartsaver / BLS

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team in the Specialty Service. You will assist nurses, perform venipuncture and EKG tasks, help with activities of daily living, and ensure a safe, clean environment across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma and completed medical assistant or patient care training, with 3–9 months healthcare experience preferred and current BLS/ Heartsaver certification.