Patient Care Technician Part Time Nights Neuro Rehab (6 Months PCT exp in hospit

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, diversity, 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 diversity, 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 Part Time Nights Neuro Rehab - 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. 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

units

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.

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, fingersticks 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, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient. Reports

all

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

for

security

of

patients

personal

property,

and

handles

valuables

according

to

hospital

procedure. Maintains

cleanliness

of

the

nursing

unit

as

appropriate

to

position.

(i.e.,

utility

room,

unit

refrigerators,

etc.). Gives

direct

assistance

to

all

team

members,

including

registered

nurses,

licensed

practical

nurses,

physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees. Assists

in

having

patient

ready

for

scheduled

appointments

including

placing

the

patient

on

a

stretcher

or

in

a

wheelchair.

Runs

errands

to

other

departments,

including

but

not

limited

to,

the

delivery

of

specimens

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