Patient Care Technician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading healthcare institution, where you will join a dedicated team as a Patient Care Technician. This role is perfect for those eager to contribute to patient comfort and safety, working closely with nursing staff in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for vital tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with procedures, all while embodying compassion and integrity. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in patient care, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding path forward.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in healthcare as NA, PCT, EMT, or similar roles.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under Clinical Nurse supervision.
• Take vital signs, EKGs, and collect specimens.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare-related certification

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Patient Care Technician | NYC

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking Patient Care Technicians to become a part of our team of dedicated professionals! As a member of our Magnet-designated Nursing team, you will provide support to the inpatient nursing staff while working to ensure comfort and safety for our patients and their family members.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career by joining our dynamic Nursing Support Team?

Role Overview:

• Work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist our patients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Handle situations with a high level of integrity and compassion.
• Responsible for taking vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collections.
• Collaborate with the clinical team, providing assistance with procedures when needed.
• Use basic computer and data entry skills.

Key Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of healthcare-related experience in either a NA, PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Phlebotomist, or LPN discipline.
• If less than 2 years of experience, then a Nursing Assistant or other healthcare-related certification within the past year and one year of healthcare-related experience (NA, PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Phlebotomist, LPN) is required.
• BLS certification required by the time of hire.
• Epic EMR experience a plus.

Core Skills:

• Excited to work as part of a caregiving, patient-centered team, capable of building positive relationships and delivering patient-centric solutions.
• A problem-solver, eager to take initiative in new situations and address tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.
• Adept at building partnerships and working to meet shared goals and objectives.
• A decision-maker, with shown success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Pay Range: $23.54-$35.44