Patient Care Technician Float Pool Per Diem - LOH

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospital dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital offers advanced orthopedic programs and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City, consistently ranked among the nation’s leading orthopedic centers by U.S. News and World Report.

Patient Care Technician Float Pool Per Diem – LOH. In this role, the technician assists professional nurses in patient care, supports unit operations, and demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all job activities.

• Demonstrate knowledge of NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporate them into performance of duties.
• Respect patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assist in collection of data for the unit Quality and Performance Improvement Program, including patient satisfaction measures.
• Assist the nurse in review and corrective action plans regarding patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognize own limitations and request assistance when needed.
• Discuss educational concerns and goals with Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seek learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participate in orientation of other patient care technicians and unit meetings and conferences.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrate awareness of needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assist in supporting unit activities as requested and assist in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilize specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific patient care tasks such as phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrate understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist in data collection and activities as assigned, maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
• Verbally and non‑verbally communicate responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observe general behavior and report to the registered nurse assigned.
• Perform safety observations for patients on continuous observation or restraints per policy and as directed.
• Provide assistance to patients in activities as applicable.
• Complete delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Use a clear, caring and respectful communication style with patients, families, nurses, and other members of the health care team.
• Answer patient call lights promptly and effectively; complete patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and report requests outside the role to the professional nurse.
• Report all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on the shift.
• Provide security of patients’ personal property and handle valuables according to hospital procedure, maintaining cleanliness of the unit as appropriate.
• Give 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.
• Assist in having patient ready for scheduled appointments including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair; run errands to other departments.
• Assist in keeping patient environment, equipment, and care areas clean, safe and orderly.
• Ensure that necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit.

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience, or CNA graduate with course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months hospital experience, or PCT Certification through National Health career Association with at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.

Senior Nursing Attendant qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.…