Patient Care Technician-TH 16 West Medicine Unit-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Patient Care Technician, where you will provide compassionate care and support to patients in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes the importance of patient dignity and safety, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you assist. With a commitment to quality and excellence, you will work alongside a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care. This position offers a chance to grow professionally while being part of a comprehensive benefits and wellness program designed to support your overall quality of life. Experience the fulfillment of making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Holistic Employee Wellness Program

Generous Time-Off Program

Financial Security Benefits

Employee Resource Groups for Peer Support

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience.
• Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional nurse in the care of patients and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values.
• Participates in the orientation process of other patient care technicians.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Compassionate Care

Data Collection

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PCT Certification

CNA Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

EKG Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician-TH 16 West Medicine Unit-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours).

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 Health 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 Health 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 $60,617.09 - $60,617.09 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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