Patient Care Assistant (FGP) - Brooklyn, Pulm + Sleep Med

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a 175-year history of training physicians and scientists. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, striving to be a place where diverse individuals can thrive. This role assists the RN/LPN in patient and family care by completing assigned tasks and serving as a resource for other PCAs. The position emphasizes providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, understanding the challenges of hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic tests, and upholding NYU Langone Health Core Values.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset.
• Demonstrates ability in computer skills.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy required.
• Minimum of three years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• EKG and/or Spirometry experience.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists in emergencies as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the Nursing Staff or MDs.
• Observes general behavior and reports same to nursing staff to whom patient is assigned.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Scheduling follow-up for surgical patients
• In-basket and work-queue maintenance
• High Level Disinfection trainings

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED