The Patient Care Technician assists the professional nurse in providing competent, safe, and compassionate care to patients and families, focusing on their needs during hospitalization or procedures. This role also involves supporting the unit by maintaining supplies, equipment, and the overall environment, while adhering to core values.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet minimum qualifications for either a Patient Care Technician or Senior Nursing Attendant, which generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant program graduation or experience, and current BLS/Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. PCT candidates also need specific training or certification in EKG and Phlebotomy if not already certified.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant-KP 17 Neuroscience Unit-Day 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.
Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
Observes general behavior and reports same to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable.
Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered 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.
Answers patients call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
Provides for security of patients personal property, and handles valuables according to hospital procedure. Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., utility room, unit refrigerators, etc.).
Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees.
Assists in having patient ready for scheduled appointments including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair.Runs errands to other departments, including but not limited to, the delivery of specimens and equipment.
Assists in keeping patient environment, patient equipment and patient care areas/units clean, safe and orderly.
Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the patient rooms and on the unit.
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 or minimum 6 months relevant 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.
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 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.
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 $63,647.95 - $63,647.95 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.
