Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant - Unit 4500 CTICU Day Shift
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, New York, NY, United States
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the Borough. Equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant - Unit 4500 CTICU Day Shift.
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 unit's 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 and participates in unit meetings and conferences.
Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
Demonstrates awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
Supports unit activities as requested and assists in emergency situations as directed.
Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
Assists in data collection and activities as assigned; maintains safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
Communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff; functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Answers patient call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse.
Reports 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 security of patients' personal property and handles valuables according to hospital procedure; maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate.
Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escorts, dietary and other health care employees.
Assists in preparing patients for scheduled appointments, including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair; runs errands to other departments as needed.
Assists in keeping patient environments and care areas clean, safe, and orderly; ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Patient Care Technician: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate with course in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible with at least 6 months hospital experience; OR PCT Certification through NHA with at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS/CPR-AHA required upon entry to the position or upon entry to the program. Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
Senior Nursing Attendant: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, CNA certified, with at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS/CPR-AHA required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English; strong customer service and communication skills.
Required Licenses : Basic Life Support Certification
Note: Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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. Applications are to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. 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 $52,259.00 - $61,288.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant - Unit 4500 CTICU Day Shift.
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 unit's 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 and participates in unit meetings and conferences.
Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
Demonstrates awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
Supports unit activities as requested and assists in emergency situations as directed.
Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
Assists in data collection and activities as assigned; maintains safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
Communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff; functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Answers patient call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse.
Reports 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 security of patients' personal property and handles valuables according to hospital procedure; maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate.
Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escorts, dietary and other health care employees.
Assists in preparing patients for scheduled appointments, including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair; runs errands to other departments as needed.
Assists in keeping patient environments and care areas clean, safe, and orderly; ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Patient Care Technician: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate with course in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible with at least 6 months hospital experience; OR PCT Certification through NHA with at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS/CPR-AHA required upon entry to the position or upon entry to the program. Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
Senior Nursing Attendant: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, CNA certified, with at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS/CPR-AHA required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English; strong customer service and communication skills.
Required Licenses : Basic Life Support Certification
Note: Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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. Applications are to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. 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 $52,259.00 - $61,288.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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