Patient Care Technician - M12

msk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,913,000 - 103,757,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Magnet-designated Nursing team on the M12 Leukemia/Lymphoma unit. You will assist inpatient nursing staff, monitor patient comfort and safety, and support vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collection.

The role requires 2 years of healthcare experience or a recent Nursing Assistant certification with relevant healthcare experience, plus BLS by time of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare-related experience in one of the listed roles (NA, PCT, EMT, Medical Technician, Phlebotomist, LPN)
• If less than 2 years of experience, a Nursing Assistant or other healthcare certification obtained within the past 12 months and at least 1 year of experience in one of the listed roles
• BLS certification required by time of hire
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens
• Work under supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist patients
• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide assistance with procedures
• Support clinical documentation with basic computer and data entry
• Maintain patient-centered care with integrity, compassion, and professionalism

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Decision making

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (within 12 months)

Healthcare-related certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

We are seeking a Patient Care Technician to become 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 helping ensure the comfort and safety of our patients and their family members.

M12: Leukemua/Lymphoma

M12 is a 43-bed hematology unit equipped with telemetry monitoring . The unit provides care for high-acuity patients, including those involved in Phase 1 clinical trials, ICU step-down patients, and emergency room transfers.

Role Overview:

• Work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist patients in a timely and efficient manner
• Handle patient care situations with a high level of integrity, compassion, and professionalism
• Responsible for taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and collecting specimens
• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide assistance with procedures as needed
• Use basic computer and data entry skills to support clinical documentation

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare-related experience in one or more of the following roles: Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Technician, Phlebotomist, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• OR
  If less than 2 years of experience:
  A Nursing Assistant or other healthcare-related certification obtained within the past 12 months, AND
  At least 1 year of healthcare-related experience in one of the roles listed above
• BLS certification required by time of hire
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Core Skills:

• Excited to work as part of a care-giving, patient-centered team, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver patient-focused care
• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and approaches challenges with urgency, energy, and compassion
• Adept at collaboration and partnership-building to achieve shared goals and objectives
• A thoughtful decision-maker with demonstrated ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Additional Information

Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
Schedule: Days Three 12-hour shifts 7am-7:30pm; Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays
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FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
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