Patient Care Technician - M8

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the M8 Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. You will support inpatient nursing staff, take vital signs, perform EKGs, collect specimens, and assist with procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role requires 2+ years healthcare experience or a Nursing Assistant cert with 1+ year in relevant roles, and BLS certification by hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years healthcare experience in NA, PCT, EMT, Medical Tech, Phlebotomist or LPN.
• If under 2 years, Nursing Assistant cert within 12 months + 1 year in listed roles.
• BLS certification required by time of hire.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient-focused care

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Decision making

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job details

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 pursueour missionat 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.

M8: Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

M8 is a 25-bed inpatient unit specializing in bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5. The unit focuses on caring for immunocompromised patients with complex comorbidities during prolonged hospital stays averaging 14 to 30 days. The unit supports both autologous and allogeneic transplants, including infusion of stem cell and immune effector cell products.

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: 7am-7:30pm; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

Helpful Links

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• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

Pay Range: $24.05 - $36.21FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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