Patient Care Technician Rehab Days - LOH

NYU Langone Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Rehab Days - LOH. You will assist nurses in patient care, support the unit, and help maintain supplies and equipment while focusing on safe, compassionate care.

The role emphasizes understanding the hospitalization experience, coordination with families, and adherence to NYU Langone Health Core Values. Join a leading orthopedic hospital with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a PCT program with 6 months hospital experience, OR CNA with EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT cert eligible with 6 months hospital experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification is required on entry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in duties.
• Respects patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Accountable for supplies, equipment and environmental support.
• Assist in data collection for Quality and Performance Improvement program.
• Assist nurse in reviewing corrective action plans regarding patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Identify limitations and request assistance as needed.
• Discuss educational concerns and goals with Nurse Manager or leadership.
• Seek learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participate in orientation of other patient care technicians and unit meetings.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Be aware of needs of different age groups and cultures.
• Support unit activities and assist in emergencies as directed.
• Use specialized skills including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and EKG as assigned.
• Demonstrate infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist in data collection and maintaining safety and comfort of patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCT program CNA/EKG & Phlebotomy qualification

Basic life support (BLS)

Job description

Job ID: 1168707_RR00126032

Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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 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 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 Rehab Days - 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 Patient Care Technician Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Senior Nursing Attendant Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; Strong customer service and communication skills..

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.

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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 $65,153.94 - $65,153.94 Annually. 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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