Patient Care Associate - Vital Signs & Lab Prep

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, is seeking a patient care associate to support clinical staff and assist with essential duties in patient care, under direct supervision. Responsibilities include venipuncture, basic specimen testing, vital signs, and preparing examination rooms while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate, orderly care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and EKG training or certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Checks vital signs and records findings on patient charts.
• Collects specimens for laboratory testing and prepares them for transport.
• Performs venipuncture/fingerstick blood collection as needed.
• Operates basic testing equipment and assists with patient examinations.
• Maintains patient charts and provides information to patients and families.
• Assists with patient transport and coordinates with departments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician or EKG Technician training

Patient Care training program or Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, is seeking a patient care associate to support clinical staff and assist with essential duties in patient care, under direct supervision. Responsibilities include venipuncture, basic specimen testing, vital signs, and preparing examination rooms while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate, orderly care in a busy hospital setting.