Med/Tele Patient Care Associate — FT Day Shift

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist the nursing team with daily patient care, including ADLs, specimen collection, vital signs, and transport.

Role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with RNs; requires High School Diploma and a medical assistant/patient care program; CPR/BLS certification preferred; prior healthcare experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture/EKG skills.
• Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with care teams.
• Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate training.
• 3–9 months healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and use sound judgment.
• Proficient English speaking/writing.
• Physical stamina for varied tasks.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
• Record vital signs and document intake/output.
• Perform specimen collection including blood glucose/venipuncture and EKG.
• Assist with transport, isolation status, and patient movement.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and proper equipment handling.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Venipuncture

EKG

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant/patient care assistant program

Tools

Vocera

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist the nursing team with daily patient care, including ADLs, specimen collection, vital signs, and transport.

Role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with RNs; requires High School Diploma and a medical assistant/patient care program; CPR/BLS certification preferred; prior healthcare experience beneficial.