Night-Shift Patient Care Technician — Psychiatry

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant for the Psychiatry unit on the Night Shift. The role supports the nurse with patient care, safety, and environment, while upholding NYU Langone Core Values.

The position involves phlebotomy, glucose testing, and ECG tasks as needed. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, PCT/CNA pathway with six months hospital experience, BLS/CPR certification, and completion of the PCT program within three months of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a PCT program or CNA with related coursework and certifications.
• BLS/CPR-AED certification required on entry to position.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nurse in patient care and family support.
• Handle supplies, equipment, and unit safety responsibilities.
• Support quality improvement data collection and patient satisfaction efforts.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges per unit operations.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient environment cleanliness.
• Provide phlebotomy, glucose fingerstick, and ECG as assigned.
• Communicate with patients and staff in a respectful, responsive manner.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

CPR/AED trained

Education

High School diploma

PCT program or CNA training

CPR/AED certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant for the Psychiatry unit on the Night Shift. The role supports the nurse with patient care, safety, and environment, while upholding NYU Langone Core Values.

The position involves phlebotomy, glucose testing, and ECG tasks as needed. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, PCT/CNA pathway with six months hospital experience, BLS/CPR certification, and completion of the PCT program within three months of