Patient Care Technician PCT Rehab Evening Shift

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated patient care technicians to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to nursing staff and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients. You will assist with various patient care activities, including data collection and maintaining a clean environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic organization that values respect, dignity, and quality in patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care principles and practices.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care activities and supports nursing staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of the patient care environment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and reports observations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Infection Control

Data Collection

Job description

Job Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in the collection of data for the unit's Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assists the nurse in the review and corrective action plans regarding patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participates in the orientation process of other patient care technicians. Participates in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assists in supporting unit activities as requested and in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Maintains safety and comfort needs of patients and families. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
• Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observes general behavior and reports it to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
• Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring, and respectful communication style with patients and families, nurses, and other members of the health care team. Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Answers patients' call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift. Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provides for the security of patients' personal property and handles valuables according to hospital procedure. Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to the position (i.e., utility room, unit refrigerators, etc.).
• Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary, and other health care employees.
• Assists in having the patient ready for scheduled appointments, including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair. Runs errands to other departments, including but not limited to, the delivery of specimens and equipment.
• Assists in keeping the patient environment, patient equipment, and patient care areas/units clean, safe, and orderly.
• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the patient rooms and on the unit.

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