Patient Care Technician Unit 5400 Nights(Graduate of a PCT Program & 6 months hospital experience)
New York University Langone Medical Center
Patient Care Technician Unit 5400 Nights(Graduate of a PCT Program & 6 months hospital experience)
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- 1137784_RR00099989
- Nursing, NSG-5400 (L17625), NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn
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- Mon-Fri 11p-7:15A including every other weekend and holiday
ABOUT NYU LANGONE HEALTH
NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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Working at NYU Langone Health
At NYU Langone Health, we believe in a holistic approach to patient care. We emphasize treating the whole person, not just the disease. Our renowned, evidence-based clinical care is led by an award-winning team of doctors and nurses. In fact, for the fourth time in a row, our organization has been recognized for its excellence in nursing by receiving Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). We are proud to have the first Magnet® hospital in Brooklyn. This is an honor that only eight percent of hospitals in the U.S. ever achieve, and only one percent earn four or more times.
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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.
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• 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 and equipment.
• Assists in keeping patient environment, patient equipment and patient care areas/units clean, safe and
orderly.
• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the patient rooms and on the unit.
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