NICU Night Shift Patient Care Technician

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health invites applications for a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant in the KP 9 NICU, Night Shift. The role supports the professional nurse in caring for patients and families, assisting with procedures, maintaining supplies, and upholding core values.

The position emphasizes safety, infection control, teamwork, and communication with patients, families, and staff, including phlebotomy, ECGs, and glucose testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate with EKG & Phlebotomy training and PCT certification eligibility plus at least 6 months hospital experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required on entry to the position.
• Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
• Senior Nursing Attendant: CNA with at least 6 months relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional nurse in care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks.
• Supports the unit in maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and environment.
• Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement data collection.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit operations.
• Observes patients and reports to the registered nurse.
• Assists in phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCT program graduate

CNA with EKG & Phlebotomy training

PCT certification eligible

PCT certification via NHA

Tools

EKG

Phlebotomy

CPR/AED

Job description

NYU Langone Health invites applications for a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant in the KP 9 NICU, Night Shift. The role supports the professional nurse in caring for patients and families, assisting with procedures, maintaining supplies, and upholding core values.

The position emphasizes safety, infection control, teamwork, and communication with patients, families, and staff, including phlebotomy, ECGs, and glucose testing.