Patient Care Technician Recovery Room Nights

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician Recovery Room Nights.

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 themintotheperformance of duties.
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality,privacy,dignity,and rights Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assistsin the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program thatincludes 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 foridentified learningneeds.
• Participatesinthe 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,finger sticks 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 reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.

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 OR NHA Certified with 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.

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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