Patient Support Technician-West Palm Beach ASC-Day Shift (40 Hours)

NYU Langone Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Florida in West Palm Beach is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the ASC day shift (40 hours). The role supports professional staff in patient care and helps ensure safety and comfort for patients and families during hospitalization and procedures.

You will assist with equipment readiness, maintain unit cleanliness, and safeguard supplies while demonstrating NYU Langone Core Values and strong communication with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates ability in computer skills.
• Demonstrates sterile techniques and equipment readiness.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional staff in patient care and family support.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Prepares and ensures equipment and supplies are ready for procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care units and related areas.
• Provides clear communication with nurses and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation and unit meetings.
• Follows infection prevention and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

English skills

Computer skills

Sterile technique

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Support Technician-West Palm Beach ASC-Day Shift (40 Hours). In this role, the successful candidate Assists the professional staff 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 NYULMC Core Values in all aspects of job performance

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of sterile technique. Demonstrates an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the operating rooms and on the unit. Gives direct assistance to all health care surgical team members.
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., instrument room, sterile supply room, warmers, equipment rooms, clearing of hallways, OR suite)
• Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional 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.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the nursing staff. Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable. Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff. Completes activities as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit / service operations. Assists in supporting unit activities as requested. Assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned.
• Completes annual mandatory competency checklists.
• Participates in the orientation process of new staff and gives guidance to team members unfamiliar with equipment.
• Participates in unit meetings.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School diploma or equivalent required. Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities, other language an asset; demonstrates ability in computer skills; demonstrates ability in sterile techniques and equipment readiness. Demonstrates physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida 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 Florida 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.