Patient Care Associate: Vital Signs & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Elmhurst Hospital Center within NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a patient care associate to support essential clinical tasks. Under supervision, you will perform phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, and basic lab specimen handling to assist clinical teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS certification, with training in phlebotomy and EKG. This role emphasizes teamwork, accurate charting, and compassionate patient interactions in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, approved by a state education authority.
• Successful completion of phlebotomy and EKG training programs, or equivalent training.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs, weigh and measure patients, and record findings.
• Instruct patients on specimen collection and perform basic screening tests.
• Prepare collected specimens for lab pickup and labeling.
• Perform venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collection.
• Operate electrocardiograph equipment to record heart activity.
• Maintain patient charts and assist in patient preparation for exams.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient care

First aid

BLS

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center within NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a patient care associate to support essential clinical tasks. Under supervision, you will perform phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, and basic lab specimen handling to assist clinical teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS certification, with training in phlebotomy and EKG. This role emphasizes teamwork, accurate charting, and compassionate patient interactions in a busy hospital setting.