Patient Care Technician Float Pool Per Diem LOH

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, including the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. 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 to help patients regain function.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician Float Pool Per Diem – LOH. 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 an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalized patients undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests;

supports unit maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and environment; and demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance.

• 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 unit’s Quality and Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists the nurse in reviewing and implementing 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 of other patient care technicians and 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, including emergency situations, as requested.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care, such as phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned, maintaining the safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
• Verbal and non‑verbal communication of responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observes general behavior and reports it to the assigned registered nurse.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy.
• Provides assistance to patients in applicable activities.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring, and respectful communication style with patients and families, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Answers patients’ call lights promptly, completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports requests outside the role of the patient care technician to the assigned professional nurse.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift and responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provides security of patients’ personal property and handles valuables according to hospital procedure.
• Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit, including utility rooms and unit refrigerators.
• Provides direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, unit clerks, escorts, and…