Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant-TH16 East Medicine Unit-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours)

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant-TH16 East 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

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 units 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;
• Assists 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.

Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families.

Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit / service operations.

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

Benefits and Wellness Package

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits;
• A generous time-off program;
• Employee resources groups for peer support;
• A holistic employee wellness program focusing on 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.