Patient Care Technician

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team within the Infant Care/Delivery units. The role involves providing hands-on patient care, assisting nurses, and ensuring safety and comfort for newborns, infants and adults in a high-acuity setting.

Qualified candidates should have a Florida Nursing Assistant Certification (CPR preferred) and a high school diploma with nursing assistant training.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certification required.
• High School Diploma and Nursing Assistant certification
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment and adheres to the Infant Security and Abduction Policy.
• Assists nurses with transportation and other duties related to patient care.
• Cross trains as unit secretary and covers front desk when needed.
• Discontinues foley catheters and med locks as directed by RN.
• Discharges patients to facilitate L/D transfers as needed.
• Assists in transferring patients to outside facilities and monitors infection control.
• Prepares unit and rooms for admissions, transfers and post-operative patients.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the nurse promptly.
• Provides safe care to patients across newborn to adult.
• Records vital signs promptly in the patient chart.
• Distributes water and records intake/output during shift.
• Weights patients and alerts nurse of weight changes.
• Makes rounds at least every two hours.
• Assists nurse with post-mortem care.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse, including enemas, sitz bath, glucose monitoring, dressing changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma and Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida’s largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment. Adheres to the Infant Security and Abduction Policy.
• Assists nurses with transportation and other duties related to patient care.
• Cross trains as unit secretary; covers front desk when needed, answers patient call system, telephones, monitors infant security.
• Discontinues foley catheters and med locks as directed by RN.
• Discharges patients when needed to facilitate L/D transfers as needed.
• Assists in transfer of patient to an outside facility by obtaining copies of medical records. Monitors infection control practices of unit visitors and ancillary support staff.
• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfer and post-operative patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients.
• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are: Newborn, Adolescent, Adult.
• Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly.
• Distributes water, appropriately records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
• Weighs patients as assigned; records weights and alert nurse of weight changes.
• Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two hours.
• Assists nurse with post-mortem care.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz bath, blood glucose monitoring and simple dressing changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification

• State of Florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certification required.

Education

• High School Diploma and Nursing Assistant certification

Experience

• One year experience preferred

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: