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About the Role

Assists the professional nurse in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks. Provides competent, safe, and compassionate care, emphasizing an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures, or diagnostic tests. Supports the unit in maintaining the safety of supplies, equipment, and the environment. Demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance.

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, including 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 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 (e.g., utility room, unit refrigerators).
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 patients 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.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Graduate of a PCT program with 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) with at least 6 months hospital experience.
BLS 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months relevant experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy
Fingersticks for glucose
Electrocardiograms
Customer service skills
Communication skills

Location

New York area

Work Type

Night Shift
37.5 Hours

Experience Level

At least 6 months hospital experience

Education Level

High School graduate or equivalent
PCT program
CNA graduate
PCT Certification
Certified Nursing Attendant Program

Salary/Compensations

$63,647.95 - $63,647.95 Annually

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
Financial security benefits
Generous time-off program
Employee resources groups for peer support
Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

About the Company

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality.
Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation for the fourth consecutive year.
U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.