Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant Unit Part Time Evenings

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant Unit 5400 Part Time Evenings.


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:

• DemonstratesknowledgeoftheNYULangoneHealthCoreValuesandincorporatesthemintotheperformanceof duties.
• Demonstratesrespectforpatientconfidentiality,privacy,dignity,andrights
• Demonstratesaccountabilityforsupplies,equipment,andenvironmentalsupport.
• AssistsinthecollectionofdatafortheunitsQualityandPerformanceImprovementProgramthatincludespatient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assiststhenurseinthereviewandcorrectiveactionplansregardingpatient/familyresponse,andsatisfaction.
• Recognizesownlimitationsandrequestsassistancewhenneeded.
• DiscusseseducationalconcernsandgoalswiththeNurseManagerorappropriateleadership.
• Seekslearningresourcesforidentifiedlearningneeds.
• Participatesintheorientationprocessofotherpatientcaretechnicians.Participatesinunitmeetingsand conferences.
• Completesannualmandatoryeducationrequirementsforpatientcaretechnicians.
• Demonstratesanawarenessoftheneedsandbehaviorsofspecificpatientagegroupsanddifferentcultures.
• Assistsinsupportingunitactivitiesasrequested.Assistsinemergencysituationsasdirected.
• Utilizesspecializedskillsandsafetywhencarryingoutspecifictasksofpatientcareasassigned,including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understandingofinfectionpreventionandcontrolstandards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patientsandfamilies.Assistswithadmission,transferanddischargeproceduresperunit/serviceoperations.
• Verballyandnon-verballycommunicatesresponsivenessandsupporttopatients,families,andotherstaff.
• Observesgeneralbehaviorandreportssametotheregisterednursetowhomassigned.
• Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected.
• Providesassistancetopatientsintheactivitiesasapplicable.
• Completesdelegatedresponsibilitiesasdirectedbytheregisterednurse.
• Usesaclear,caringandrespectfulcommunicationstylewithpatientsandfamilies,nursesandothermembersof the health care team. Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Answerspatientscalllightspromptlyandeffectively;completespatientrequestsforassistancewithpersonalcare and activity, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Reportsallobservationsconcerningpatients totheprofessionalnurseresponsibleforthepatientona givenshift Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Providesforsecurityofpatientspersonalproperty,andhandlesvaluablesaccordingtohospitalprocedure. Maintainscleanlinessofthenursingunitasappropriatetoposition.(i.e.,utilityroom,unitrefrigerators,etc.).
• Givesdirectassistancetoallteammembers,includingregisterednurses,licensedpracticalnurses,physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees.
• Assistsinhavingpatientreadyforscheduledappointmentsincludingplacingthepatientonastretcherorina wheelchair.Runserrandstootherdepartments,includingbutnotlimitedto,thedeliveryofspecimensandequipment.
• Assistsinkeepingpatientenvironment,patientequipmentandpatientcareareas/unitsclean,safeandorderly.
• Ensuresthatnecessaryequipmentandsuppliesarepresentinthepatientroomsandontheunit.

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..

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


NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn 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 Hospital-Brooklyn 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.

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