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  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $28.3-28.8 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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 OB A3 Patient Care Technician Part Time Permanent BC#85078 Transfer Rate $28.25 Responsibilities Monday-Friday Weekends Rotating 11:15PM-7:15AM 18.75 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. 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. 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. 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. Maimonides does adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. Pay Range USD $28.25 - USD $28.78 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
    $28.3-28.8 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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#84787 Weekends Rotating Weekdays Will Rotate 3:15PM-11:30PM 15 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 $28.25 - USD $28.78 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
    $28.3-28.8 hourly 24d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $28.3-28.8 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-28.8 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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. Nursing 8E New 11:15pm - 7:15pm Part 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. 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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 16d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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 7 West Patient Care Tech Full Time Permanent BC#7809 Transfer Rate $28.27 Responsibilities Monday-Friday Weekends Rotating 11:15PM-7:15PM 37.5 Hours Per Week Qualifications High School graduation or equivalent required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG Technician, or Medical Assistant training required. Must pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater). Must have minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting required 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. We 'adhere to Planetree's philosophy of person-centered care. Pay Range USD $26.88 - USD $27.41 /Hr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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. Nursing 7 East 11:15pm - 7:15pm Part 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. 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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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#84768 Weekends Rotating Monday-Friday Weekdays Will Rotate 11:15PM-7:15AM 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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9-27.4 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $26.9 hourly 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $32k-38k yearly est. 36d ago
  • Patient Care Technician

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    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.
    $32k-38k yearly est. 36d ago

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