Patient Care Technician Part Time Nights 11th Floor - LOH

MedStar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare facility is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate and competent care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves supporting nursing staff, maintaining patient safety, and focusing on patient needs while promoting overall wellness and functionality. It’s a part-time position requiring certification and hospital experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Employee resources groups for support

Qualifications

• Six months hospital experience preferred.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.
• Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional nurse in patient care tasks.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies and equipment.
• Participates in maintaining safety and comfort for patients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Compassion

Respect for confidentiality

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

PCT program

CNA certification

Job description

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician Part Time Nights 11th Floor - LOH. In this role, the successful candidate assists the professional nurse in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests; provides support to the unit in the maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and the environment; demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• DemonstratesknowledgeoftheNYULangoneHealthCoreValuesandincorporatesthemintotheperformanceof duties.
• Demonstratesrespectforpatientconfidentiality,privacy,dignity,andrights
• Demonstratesaccountabilityforsupplies,equipment,andenvironmentalsupport.
• AssistsinthecollectionofdatafortheunitsQualityandPerformanceImprovementProgramthatincludespatient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assiststhenurseinthereviewandcorrectiveactionplansregardingpatient/familyresponse,andsatisfaction.
• Recognizesownlimitationsandrequestsassistancewhenneeded.
• DiscusseseducationalconcernsandgoalswiththeNurseManagerorappropriateleadership.
• Seekslearningresourcesforidentifiedlearningneeds.
• Participatesintheorientationprocessofotherpatientcaretechnicians.Participatesinunitmeetingsand conferences.
• Completesannualmandatoryeducationrequirementsforpatientcaretechnicians.
• Demonstratesanawarenessoftheneedsandbehaviorsofspecificpatientagegroupsanddifferentcultures.
• Assistsinsupportingunitactivitiesasrequested.Assistsinemergencysituationsasdirected.
• Utilizesspecializedskillsandsafetywhencarryingoutspecifictasksofpatientcareasassigned,including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstratesunderstandingofinfectionpreventionandcontrolstandards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patientsandfamilies.Assistswithadmission,transferanddischargeproceduresperunit/serviceoperations.
• Verballyandnon-verballycommunicatesresponsivenessandsupporttopatients,families,andotherstaff.
• Observesgeneralbehaviorandreportssametotheregisterednursetowhomassigned.
• Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected.
• Providesassistancetopatientsintheactivitiesasapplicable.
• Completesdelegatedresponsibilitiesasdirectedbytheregisterednurse.
• Usesaclear,caringandrespectfulcommunicationstylewithpatientsandfamilies,nursesandothermembersof the health care team. Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Answerspatientscalllightspromptlyandeffectively;completespatientrequestsforassistancewithpersonalcare and activity, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Reportsallobservationsconcerningpatients totheprofessionalnurseresponsibleforthepatientona givenshift Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Providesforsecurityofpatientspersonalproperty,andhandlesvaluablesaccordingtohospitalprocedure. Maintainscleanlinessofthenursingunitasappropriatetoposition.(i.e.,utilityroom,unitrefrigerators,etc.).
• Givesdirectassistancetoallteammembers,includingregisterednurses,licensedpracticalnurses,physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees.
• Assistsinhavingpatientreadyforscheduledappointmentsincludingplacingthepatientonastretcherorina wheelchair.Runserrandstootherdepartments,includingbutnotlimitedto,thedeliveryofspecimensandequipment.
• Assistsinkeepingpatientenvironment,patientequipmentandpatientcareareas/unitsclean,safeandorderly.
• Ensuresthatnecessaryequipmentandsuppliesarepresentinthepatientroomsandontheunit.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months hospital experience, OR PCT Certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) w/ at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire..

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $30.55 - $31.09 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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