Patient Care Assistant - Callicoon

Garnet Health Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system in the Hudson Valley as a Registered Nurse, where patient-centric care meets a rewarding lifestyle. This role involves supporting patients in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team, and contributing to a diverse community. You'll enjoy resources for career growth, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace your potential and let your excellence shine in a role that values your contributions and fosters professional development.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; A.A.S. in Medical Technology preferred.
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and clinical duties in an In-Patient Unit or Emergency Department.
• Support career growth and professional potential through various resources.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

A.A.S. in Medical Technology

Tools

EPIC Clin Doc

EHR Systems

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Registered Nurse on our 4 East Medical- Callicoon team at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

Responsibilities

A trained ancillary employee who performs clerical and clinical duties appropriate to the functioning of an In-Patient Unit and/or Emergency Department. Also takes direction from A.D.N. and RN team.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Compensation: Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $19.57-$20.16 hourly. This range does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required, A.A.S. in Medical Technology preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Pt. Care Technician required.
• Knowledge of distribution systems relating to the movement of material and people preferred.
• Secretarial and/or clerical (office) experience preferred.
• Hospital background preferred.
• EPIC Clin Doc/ASAP certification E.H.R. experience preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Participation in and successful completion of a classroom-based/Staff Development guided training program.
• Participation in and satisfactory completion of a floor-based “hands-on” orientation/training program with a preceptor before completion of probationary period.
• Successful completion of BLS Provider Course and EKG training/competency prior to being released from unit orientation, must maintain BLS certification and EKG competency throughout duration of employment.
• Completion of hospital Crisis Prevention (PMCS) training course within 3 months of hire, and renewal as per facility guidelines.

Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be light to medium work requiring lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required. Requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.