Patient Care Technician - ER Hold Unit

Episcopal Health Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Episcopal Health Services, Inc. in New York is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a patient-focused care team. The role supports nursing staff by performing technical, para-professional, rehabilitative, or therapeutic procedures under RN supervision.

The position requires NHCA NHA certification, BCLS, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of CNA experience; hours vary with a full-time schedule (75 hours biweekly) and pay range $28.54–$29.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• Patient Care Technician Certification from National Health Career Association (NHA) required.
• High School Diploma or GED or better.
• American Heart Association Certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS).
• Minimum of one year experience as Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a patient-focused team approach of providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings.
• Performs a variety of technical, para-professional, rehabilitative or therapeutic procedures and activities relating to patient care under the supervision of the RN.

Skills

NHA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $28.54 USD to $29.97 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type:Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift:Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay:$28.54 - $29.97 per hour

Job Summary:

• Participates in a patient-focused team approach of providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings designed to promote and restore optimal health across the life span.
• Performs a variety of technical, para-professional, rehabilitative or therapeutic procedures and activities relating to patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Works under the supervision of the RN.

Job Requirements

• Patient Care Technician Certification from National Health Career Association - N.H.A. isrequired.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• American Heart Association Certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS)
• Minimum of one year experience as Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma or GED or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Cardiac Life Supp

Patient Care Tech

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