Patient Care Technician, ED (Graduate of a PCT Program and 6 months experience in a hospital setting required}

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about  NYU  Langone  Hospital – Brooklyn , and interact with us on  LinkedIn ,  Glassdoor ,  Indeed ,  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  YouTube  and  Instagram .

Position Summary :

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician.

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 :

• 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   that   includes   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   the   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.   (i.e.,   utility   room,   unit   refrigerators,   etc.).
• 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   patient   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.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a 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.   BLS certification or Heartsaver CPR / AED certification is required upon entry into the position. Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.

Required Licenses : Basic Life Support Cert

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.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,320.00 - $59,360.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Salary : $58,320 - $59,360