Patient Care Technician​/Senior Nursing Attendant-KP PPCU-Evening Shift

Position Summary

Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant – KP 3 PPCU Evening Shift (37.5 Hours). In this role, the successful candidate assists the professional nurse in caring for patients and families, completing assigned patient care tasks with competence, safety, and compassion. The role supports unit supplies, equipment, and environment while demonstrating NYU Langone Health Core Values.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and integrates them into daily duties.
• Respects patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Accounts for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in collecting data for Quality and Performance Improvement, including patient satisfaction metrics.
• Supports nurse’s review and corrective action plans for patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognizes personal 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 orientation of other patient care technicians and in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements.
• Shows awareness of needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures.
• Assists in supporting unit activities and emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific patient care tasks, including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and electrocardiograms.
• Understands infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned; maintains safety and comfort of patients and families.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
• Communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and staff verbally and non‑verbally.
• Observes general behavior and reports to the assigned registered nurse.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy.
• Provides assistance to patients in applicable activities.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring, and respectful communication style with patients, families, and team members.
• Answers call lights promptly; reports requests not within scope to the professional nurse.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the responsible professional nurse.
• Ensures security of patient personal property and handles valuables per hospital procedure.
• Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit, including utility rooms and refrigerators.
• Assists all team members, including RN, LPN, physicians, nursing attendants, clerks, escort, dietary, and other health care employees.
• Prepares patients for scheduled appointments: places patient on stretcher or wheelchair; runs errands to other departments; delivers specimens and equipment.
• Keeps patient environment, equipment, and care areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit.

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) program with at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible with at least 6 months hospital experience, OR PCT certification through National Health career Association (NHA) with at least 6 months hospital experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association) required upon entry.
• Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
• Senior Nursing Attendant qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of a Certified Nursing Attendant program or minimum 6 months relevant experience.
  • BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required upon entry.
  • Competencies:
    
    Working knowledge of English in verbal, reading, and writing; other languages are an asset; strong customer service and communication skills.

• Basic Life Support Certification.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health 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.

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Salary range for the role: $63,647.95 - $63,647.95 Annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

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