Patient Care Technician 8th Floor Part Time Nights - LOH

Overview

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading specialty hospital focused on prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. It offers advanced orthopedic programs and a large pediatric program in New York City. The hospital emphasizes equity and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students of all identities.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician 8th Floor Part Time Nights - LOH. The successful candidate assists the professional nurse in patient and family care by completing assigned tasks, provides competent, safe, and compassionate care, supports unit safety and supply/equipment management, and demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in performance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into daily duties.
• Respects patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Controls and maintains supplies, equipment, and the environment; supports unit safety.
• Assists in data collection for unit Quality and Performance Improvement measures, including patient satisfaction.
• Supports the nurse in review and implementation of corrective action plans related to patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognizes personal limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership; seeks learning resources for identified needs.
• Participates in orientation of other patient care technicians and in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates awareness of needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures.
• Supports unit activities and assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety practices for tasks such as phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and maintains safety and comfort for patients and families; supports admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit operations.
• Communicates responsively with patients, families, and staff; observes and reports to the assigned registered nurse.
• Supports security of patient belongings and maintains unit cleanliness, safety, and orderliness.
• Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available in patient rooms and on the unit.

Note:
This section consolidates the two primary pathways described in the original. To qualify, candidates should meet one of the following:

• Patient Care Technician pathway:
  High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience, or CNA graduate with course in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible with at least 6 months hospital experience; or PCT certification through NHA with at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS/CPR (AHA) required on entry or upon position start; complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
• Senior Nursing Attendant pathway:
  High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of a CNA program with certification and at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS/CPR (AHA) required on entry. Competencies include strong English communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support certification.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees and their families. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applications are completed online.

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The salary range for the role is $32.11 per hour. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. For Pay Transparency notices, please refer to the appropriate posting.