Per Diem Patient Support Technician (OR Tech) Days - LOH

Center for Orthoplastic Reconstruction at NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Patient Support Technician (OR Tech) Days – LOH to assist the surgical team and care for patients and families. You will help with patient care tasks, maintain safety of supplies and equipment, and support the unit environment while upholding NYU Langone Health Core Values.

The role emphasizes compassionate, competent care, infection control, sterile technique, and effective communication with nurses and staff.

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates infection prevention and control standards; sterile technique awareness.
• Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present in operating rooms and on the unit; provides direct assistance to surgical team members.
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care unit and related areas.
• Responds to delegated requests by registered professionals; communicates with patients, families, and staff.
• Completes delegated responsibilities; assists patients with activities and mobility as needed.

Skills

High School diploma

English proficiency

Computer skills

Sterile techniques

Education

High School diploma

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 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 Per Diem Patient Support Technician (OR Tech) Days – LOH. 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 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.

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 $28.30 – $28.30 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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