RN PreOpPACU

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms, and a level 1 trauma center.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician-TH 14W Medicine Unit-Evening Shift (37.5 hours).

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.

• 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 unit's Quality and Performance Improvement Program.
• Assist the nurse in reviewing 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 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 safely when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrate understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist in data collection and activities as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
• Assist 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 the same to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Provide assistance to patients in the activities listed in the Performance Standards by service/unit 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.
• Respond to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provide security for 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, escorts, dietary and other health‑care employees.
• Assist in having patients 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.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• PCT certification upon hire or transfer into the position.
• BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association‑AHA) or…