Patient Care Technician - Surgical Telemetry, Part-TIme, Evenings Mineola, NY

Patient Care Technician - Surgical Telemetry, Part-Time, Evenings

NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician - Surgical Telemetry, Part-Time, Evenings. In this role, the successful candidate will assist the professional nurse in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provide competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests; provide support to the unit in the maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and the environment; demonstrate NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance.

Job Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporate them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrate respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrate accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assist in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assist the nurse in the 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 the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seek learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participate in the orientation process of other patient care technicians. Participate in unit meetings and conferences.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assist in supporting unit activities as requested. Assist in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilize specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrate understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist 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 communicate responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observe general behavior and report same to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Perform safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
• Provide assistance to patients in the activities as applicable.
• Complete delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Use 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.
• Answer patients call lights promptly and effectively; complete patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and report those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Report 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.
• Provide for security of patients personal property, and handle valuables according to hospital procedure. Maintain cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., utility room, unit refrigerators, etc.).
• 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, including but not limited to, the delivery of specimens and equipment.
• Assist in keeping patient environment, patient equipment and patient care areas / units clean, safe, and orderly.
• Ensure 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 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. Required Licenses : Basic Life Support Cert.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalLong Island 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 HospitalLong Island 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.

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 $24.45 - $27.20 Hourly. 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.