Patient Care Technician Float Pool Part Time Evenings - LOH

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient’s ability to function. We specialize in the following areas:
Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. 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.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician Float Pool Part Time Evenings - LOH. 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.

• DemonstratesknowledgeoftheNYULangone Health Core Valuesandincorporatesthemintotheperformanceof  duties.
• Demonstratesrespectforpatientconfidentiality,privacy,dignity,andrights
• Demonstratesaccountabilityforsupplies,equipment,andenvironmentalsupport.
• Assistsinthecollectionofdatafortheunits Quality and Performance Improvement Programthatincludespatient  satisfaction and other measures.
• Assiststhenurseinthereviewandcorrectiveactionplansregardingpatient/familyresponse,and satisfaction.
• Recognizesownlimitationsandrequestsassistancewhenneeded.
• Discusseseducationalconcernsandgoalswiththe Nurse Managerorappropriateleadership .
• Seekslearningresourcesforidentifiedlearningneeds.
• Participatesintheorientationprocessofotherpatientcaretechnicians.
  
  Participatesinunitmeetingsand conferences.
• Completesannualmandatoryeducationrequirementsforpatientcaretechnicians.
• Demonstratesanawarenessoftheneedsandbehaviorsofspecificpatientagegroupsanddifferentcultures.
• Assistsinsupportingunitactivitiesasrequested.
  
  Assistsinemergencysituationsasdirected.
• Utilizesspecializedskillsandsafetywhencarryingoutspecifictasksofpatientcareasassigned,including phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understandingofinfectionpreventionandcontrolstandards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patientsandfamilies.
  
  Assistswithadmission,transferanddischargeproceduresperunit/service operations.
• Verballyandnon-verballycommunicatesresponsivenessandsupporttopatients,families,andotherstaff.
• Observesgeneralbehaviorandreportssametotheregisterednursetowhomassigned.
• Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected.
• Providesassistancetopatientsintheactivitiesasapplicable.
• Completesdelegatedresponsibilitiesasdirectedbytheregisterednurse.
• Usesaclear,caringandrespectfulcommunicationstylewithpatientsandfamilies,nursesandothermembersof the health care team.…