Part Time Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant-TH 11E Medicine-Evening Shift(22.5 hours)

Join NYU Langone Health as a Part Time Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant on the 11E Medicine unit. This evening shift position (22.5 hours per week) offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care support in a leading academic medical center consistently ranked among the nation's best for patient outcomes.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a medicine unit within NYU Langone Health, a fully integrated health system with six inpatient locations, a comprehensive cancer center, and over 320 outpatient locations across the New York area and Florida. The system is ranked the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country and includes two tuition-free medical schools and a major research enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nurse in providing competent, safe, and compassionate patient care
• Complete assigned patient care tasks with emphasis on understanding the challenges patients face during hospitalization, procedures, or diagnostic tests
• Perform specialized clinical skills including phlebotomy, fingerstick glucose testing, and electrocardiograms
• Answer patient call lights promptly and assist with personal care and activities as applicable
• Observe and report patient behavior and concerns to the assigned registered nurse
• Perform safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints per policy
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the nursing unit, patient rooms, and equipment
• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit
• Support unit activities and assist in emergency situations as directed
• Participate in data collection for quality and performance improvement programs
• Demonstrate understanding of infection prevention and control standards
• Communicate responsively and supportively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Provide security for patients' personal property and handle valuables according to hospital procedure
• Run errands to other departments including delivery of specimens and equipment
• Participate in orientation of other patient care technicians and unit meetings
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements

Required Qualifications

For Patient Care Technician track:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
• Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience
• CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG and Phlebotomy with PCT certification eligibility and at least 6 months hospital experience
• 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) required upon entry
• Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire

For Senior Nursing Attendant track:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Attendant (CNA) certification with at least 6 months relevant experience
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon entry

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon entry to the position

Competencies

• Working knowledge of English demonstrated in verbal, reading, and writing abilities
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures
• Ability to recognize own limitations and request assistance when needed

Schedule

• Part time, evening shift
• 22.5 hours per week

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $32.64
• Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need
• Salary does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package including:

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care