Patient Care Associate — Day Shift (3 Shifts/Week)

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate for MSH KCC 5N Med/Tele PT. The role supports nursing staff in patient care activities across daily living, specimen collection, EKGs, and vital signs. You will maintain a safe environment and assist with meals, mobility, and discharge processes.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical protocols. A High School Diploma and MA/PCA training with BLS are required; healthcare experience is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program/equivalent with skills in venipuncture and EKG.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the Specialty Service.
• Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate training.
• Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, problem solve, use proper judgement in difficult situations and be flexible.
• Sufficient oral and writing skills in the English language.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignment.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations.
• Obtains patient’s rating on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics.
• Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection including blood glucose, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity.
• Sets up for selected procedures and assists RN’s accordingly.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing and/or toileting.
• Assists with dietary functions, including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedside, passing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG

ADL assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program certificate

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate for MSH KCC 5N Med/Tele PT. The role supports nursing staff in patient care activities across daily living, specimen collection, EKGs, and vital signs. You will maintain a safe environment and assist with meals, mobility, and discharge processes.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical protocols. A High School Diploma and MA/PCA training with BLS are required; healthcare experience is