Patient Care Associate - Correctional Health Services *Day Tour* Float
Care associate job at Physician Affiliate Group of New York
Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Responsibilities
Patient Care Associates (PCAs) work under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff to provide patients with care and support. PCAs perform venipuncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, and various clerical and health-related duties associated with patient care, ADLs, and contributing to the safety, care, and comfort of patients.
Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed.
Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete).
Assist with patient's hygiene - including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher, and wheelchair.
Positions patients and carry out a range of motion exercise.
Prepares patients for meals and assists with feeding as needed.
Assists with unit patient admissions and transfers.
Measures & records patients' vital signs (such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, etc.) in the electronic health record.
Perform EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs.
Perform dry sterile dressing changes and assist with other patient treatment.
Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision.
Perform blood draws and urine testing.
Chaperone staff in all clinical areas when requested.
Perform tasks consistent with the PCA job description.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Responding to/addressing medical emergencies, such as falls, heart attacks, strokes, burns, and recovering post-operative patients.
Provide clinically appropriate care as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or Physician.
When clinically indicated, provide care, such as CPR, AED, prevent shock, control severe bleeding, prevent spinal damage, etc.
Monitor patients' condition and keep them stable while en route to the clinic.
Aid in preparing patients for transfer to the emergency units or hospitals.
Document the medical treatment that is given to the patient.
Keep the equipment clean after use; check and replace damaged and used supplies.
Collaborate with the pharmacy to replenish supplies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
Moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Fine motor skills.
Visual acuity.
Schedule: 8am - 4pm, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Scheduling note: PCAs are required to work every other weekend
Qualifications
A four-year high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
NYS Department of Health phlebotomy training program
Patient Care Associate with EKG Certification
AHA BLS Certification and Computer Competency required
HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification
Exceptional Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
Generous paid time off program
Commuter benefits
Hiring Salary: 46,975.50 annually
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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Pay Range
USD $28.25 - USD $28.78 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Salary $26.88/Hr
Responsibilities
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Pay Range
USD $28.25 - USD $28.78 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs venipunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKGs from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $28.25 - USD $28.78 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Salary $26.88/Hr.
Responsibilities
* Obtain and Record Vital Signs (T, P, R, BP, Pulse oximetry)
* Perform Venipunctures
* Performs BGM (including Quality Controls)
* Provides IS coverage as assigned
* Assists patients with ADLs
* Correctly turn and position patients in bed and chair
* Specimens (Collection/ printing transmittals/sending to lab)
* Obtains and records intake and output and heights and weights
* Provides care for patients in restraints
* Communicates effectively with RNs and members of the health team regarding patient needs, requests and changes in patient's condition.
* Promptly answers all call lights and patient requests
* Transports patients (as indicated for area)
* Performs hand off communication at bedside/chair with RNs and PCTs
* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean
* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admissions, transfers and discharges
* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment; reports needs to NM or designee
* Applies principles of infection control by following proper hand washing techniques and isolation precautions
* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort
* Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse
* Uses 2 identifiers when delivering patient care
* Orients patient and family to the environment, unit and hospital procedures
* Performs errands and other related duties as required
* Obeys hospital dress code
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
* Indicates an Essential Job Function.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Patient Care Tech
Full Time
Permanent
BC#84779
Weekends Rotating
Monday-Friday
Weekdays Will Rotate
7:00AM-3:30PM
37.5 hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. . Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Salary - $26.88/Hr
Responsibilities
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Nursing CTICU
Transfer Rate $28.27
Patient Care Tech
Part Time
Permanent
BC#82567
Weekends
Saturday & Sunday
7:00AM-3:15PM
15 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Patient Care Tech
Full Time
Permanent
BC#84772
Weekends Rotating
Monday-Friday
Weekdays Will Rotate
3:15PM-11:30PM
37.5 hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. . Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Patient Care Tech
Full Time
Permanent
BC#84777
Weekends Rotating
Monday-Friday
Weekdays Will Rotate
7:00AM-3:30PM
37.5 hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
11:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Time
Monday - Friday
Alternate weekends
Responsibilities
* Obtain and Record Vital Signs (T, P, R, BP, Pulse oximetry)
* Perform Venipunctures
* Performs BGM (including Quality Controls)
* Provides IS coverage as assigned
* Assists patients with ADLs
* Correctly turn and position patients in bed and chair
* Specimens (Collection/ printing transmittals/sending to lab)
* Obtains and records intake and output and heights and weights
* Provides care for patients in restraints
* Communicates effectively with RNs and members of the health team regarding patient needs, requests and changes in patient's condition.
* Promptly answers all call lights and patient requests
* Transports patients (as indicated for area)
* Performs hand off communication at bedside/chair with RNs and PCTs
* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean
* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admissions, transfers and discharges
* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment; reports needs to NM or designee
* Applies principles of infection control by following proper hand washing techniques and isolation precautions
* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort
* Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse
* Uses 2 identifiers when delivering patient care
* Orients patient and family to the environment, unit and hospital procedures
* Performs errands and other related duties as required
* Obeys hospital dress code
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
* Indicates an Essential Job Function.
INFANTS AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Replenishes supply/equipment carts stored in the patient care area ensuring appropriate expiration data calculating the quantity of items required from pre-determined quota
Keeps utility, treatment and supply areas orderly. Identifies need to order supplies and equipment to replenish unit stock by calculating the quantity of items required from pre-determined quota
Cleans and prepares isolates, warmers, bassinets in Neonatal ICU to facilitate impending admission or ensure appropriate set-up for emergency admission
Cleans and disposes of supplies and equipment properly following invasive procedures; places garbage in proper receptacles; replaces full waste containers as necessary.
Prepare and process instruments/devices for sterilization.
Perform newborn hearing and blood screening tests.
Transports patients intra and interdepartmentally.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Nursing G2
Transfer Rate $28.27
Patient Care Technician
Full Time
Permanent
BC#8687
Weekends Rotating
Monday-Friday
Weekdays Rotate
3:15PM-11:30PM
37.5 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities
All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Protective clothing worn face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate respirator.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training required.
Must pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Must have minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs venipunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKGs from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $26.89 - USD $27.42 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Transfer Rate $28.27
Patient Care Tech
Part Time
Permanent
BC#84793
Weekends Rotating
Weekdays Will Rotate
7:00AM-3:15PM
15 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. . Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $26.88 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Transfer Rate $28.27
Patient Care Tech
Part Time
Permanent
BC#84792
Weekends Rotating
Weekdays Will Rotate
7:00AM-3:15PM
15 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. . Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $26.88 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Maimo Health Emergency Center
Patient Care Technician
Full Time
Permanent
BC#84859
Transfer Rate $28.27
Responsibilities
Monday-Friday
Weekends Rotate
7:00PM-7:30AM
37.5 Hours Per Week
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies. Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $26.88 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Pediatric Emergency Room
Transfer Rate $28.27
Patient Care Tech
Part Time
Permanent
BC#84791
Weekends Rotating
Weekdays Will Rotate
11:15PM-7:15AM
15 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs veinpunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders post mortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32.* Prepares dietary trays for patients.
33.* Teaches cane use and crutch walking in collaboration with MD/RN.
34.* Transports patients intra and inter-departmentally.
35.* Cleans and prepares stretchers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training. Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care. Technical skills required for patient care. Good oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual Preferred
NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. . Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest
Pay Range
USD $26.88 - USD $26.88 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs venipunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKG's from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipe tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders postmortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
CARDIOLOGY
36.* Transports patients within the laboratory areas and to other areas within MMC as required.
37.* Prepares patients for procedures in cooperation with other members of the Cath Lab team: places electrodes in correct anatomical position so as not to interfere with fluoroscopic field; attaches patients to cardiac monitors; shaves procedural access sites. Preprocedural prep for EPS, catheterization, cardioversion, TEE, etc.
38.* Cleans and disposes of supplies and equipment properly following invasive procedures; places garbage in proper receptacles; replaces full waste containers as necessary.
Qualifications
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Patient Care Technician
New York, NY jobs
About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. DIRECT PATIENT CARE
1.* Obtains and records on Flow Sheet and electronic record, patient's temperature (oral, rectal, temporal) pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry reading, and reports deviations from age-appropriate norms to primary or charge nurse.
2.* Performs venipunctures, EKG and blood glucose monitoring as needed. Accesses labs in MACS/Sunquest.
3.* Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, oral care, dress, helps patient ambulate, assists/feeds patient).
4.* Applies antithrombic stockings under the directions of the RN.
5.* Assists with correctly positioning and turning patients in both bed and chair.
6.* Collects and sends specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum, blood).
7.* Performs foley catheter care and administers fleet enemas.
8.* Records intake (oral) and output (e.g., urinary, GI tubes and drains, vomitus and colostomy) accurately.
9.* Obtains and records height and weight of patient.
10.* Cares for patients in restraints as per Hospital Policy PROF #62.
11.* Assists RN with cardiac support and monitoring; applies cardiac monitor, admit/discharge from monitor and reports basic observations regarding skin color and moisture to the RN.
12.* Assists physician/nurse with treatments, diagnostic procedures (e.g., positions and holds patient).
13. Communicates effectively with Primary and/or Charge Nurse and other members of the
health care team regarding patient's needs, requests and/or changes in patient's condition.
14. Initiates age-appropriate skin care bundle for all patients at risk for pressure ulcers, incontinent patients and patients with stage I pressure ulcers.
15.* Assists RN with respiratory support: (not initial application), applies O2 face mask, nasal cannula, pulse oximetry, oral suctioning, chest PT and incentive spirometer. Prepares equipment for trach care.
16. Answers all call lights and patients requests in a timely fashion.
17.* Downloads EKG's and retrieves EKGs from data base.
18.* Transports patients to other rooms on current patient care unit.
B. PATIENT CARE-RELATED DUTIES
19. Performs hand off communication at bedside.
20.* Prepares equipment and patient for treatments or invasive procedures (e.g., sets up rooms, gathers equipment and trays, applies simple non-sterile dressings).
21.* Prepares pre- and post-operative beds; moves beds/furniture as necessary.
22.* Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, cleans area, clean-up after procedures, cleans equipment between patients).
23.* Prepares area/unit with proper equipment for admission, transfer or discharge of patient.
24.* Answers telephones, prepares admission/discharge charts as required.
25.* Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in area as directed (par level); reports need to restock to manager and/or designee.
26. Applies principles of infection control by following proper handwashing techniques, and isolation precautions.
27.* Makes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
28. Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
29.* Renders postmortem care (e.g., prepares body for morgue).
30.* Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
31.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.
Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
Skills:
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.