Patient Care Technician | M4

M4: Neuro/Ortho

38-bed inpatient unit specializing in medical-surgical, critical care, and telemetry. The unit primarily serves neurology, neurosurgical, and orthopedic patients with complex needs including cancer-related neurological conditions.

Role Overview: 

• Work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist patients in a timely and efficient manner 

• Handle patient care situations with a high level of integrity, compassion, and professionalism 

• Responsible for taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and collecting specimens 

• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide assistance with procedures as needed 

• Use basic computer and data entry skills to support clinical documentation 

Key Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare-related experience in one or more of the following roles: 

  •  Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Technician, Phlebotomist, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 

OR 

• If less than 2 years of experience: 

  • A Nursing Assistant or other healthcare-related certification obtained within the past 12 months, AND 

  • At least 1 year of healthcare-related experience in one of the roles listed above 

• BLS certification required by time of hire 

• Epic EMR experience preferred 

Core Skills: 

• Excited to work as part of a care-giving, patient-centered team, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver patient-focused care 

• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and approaches challenges with urgency, energy, and compassion 

• Adept at collaboration and partnership-building to achieve shared goals and objectives 

• A thoughtful decision-maker with demonstrated ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment 

Additional Information

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY

• Schedule: Nights 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

• Reporting to: Nurse Leader

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