Patient Care Associate: Hands-on Clinical Support

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team and assist with daily patient care activities. You will help patients with ADLs, collect specimens, monitor vital signs, and support RN-led procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, delivering meals, observing safety protocols, and participating in quality improvement efforts while communicating professionally with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate training.
• 0–9 months healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate good judgment.
• Proficient English language skills (oral and written).
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for bedside care.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and ambulation.
• Take vital signs, document intake/output, and monitor patient conditions.
• Support RN with procedures and patient transport.
• Deliver trays, assist with meals, and manage patient comfort needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report equipment issues.
• Observe isolation precautions and ensure patient safety.
• Utilize communication systems per protocol and document care activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation training

Healthcare experience

Prioritization & problem solving

English communication

Stamina & dexterity

CPR/BLS certification

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant/patient care assistant program certificate

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team and assist with daily patient care activities. You will help patients with ADLs, collect specimens, monitor vital signs, and support RN-led procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, delivering meals, observing safety protocols, and participating in quality improvement efforts while communicating professionally with patients and staff.