Patient Care Associate

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, performing tests, and ensuring patient safety. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of training in phlebotomy and EKG is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient interviews to gather health history.
• Performs venipuncture and blood glucose testing.
• Documents care using electronic and paper medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

ROTATING

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under direct supervision of the Registered Professional nurse and other licensed nursing personnel, performs activities and procedures of a non-professional nature indirect/indirect care of patients care of patient and residents, or participates as a member of a treatment, nursing, medical, health care team in implementing appropriate patient care duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Performs or assist with all activities that are within the scope of the service-specific functional job description of:

• Patient Care Associate – surgical Technician
• Office Aide.

(2) Conducts interview of patients to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history.
(3) Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or finger stick testing…
(4) Performs blood glucose testing after receiving training and annual retraining.
(5) Performs other waived testing procedure to the services after receiving training.
(6) Performs 12 Lead electrocardiography.
(7) Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all individuals (patients, visitors and staff).
(8) Provides patients/families with therapeutic care and reinforces patient/family centered care.
(9) Effectively utilizes the electronic medical record as well as the paper medical record to document all care delivered.
(10) Performs clerical duties such as open visits, preparation of clerical records and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Successful completion of training courses including the performance of phlebotomy and
electrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program or programs that include the performance of phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician training programs, a Patient Care training program, or a Medical Assistant training program; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Special Note:
In addition to meeting the qualifications above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires New York State Nurse’s Aide certification.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities