Patient Care Technician - M14
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician joins the Magnet-designated Nursing team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and supports inpatient nursing staff in helping ensure the comfort and safety of patients and their family members. The role is based on M14, a 43-bed telemetry unit providing specialized hematology care to patients with lymphoma, leukemia, sarcoma, and multiple myeloma, including surgical thoracic and medical patients. The unit cares for a clinically diverse population requiring telemetry monitoring, postoperative pulmonary care, and end-of-life support. Working under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, the Patient Care Technician assists patients promptly and efficiently, handles care situations with integrity, compassion, and professionalism, and supports clinical procedures and documentation. The schedule is 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation. The position is located at 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of healthcare-related experience in one or more of these roles: Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Technician, Phlebotomist, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Alternatively, if the applicant has 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 listed roles.
- BLS certification required by the time of hire.
- Ability to work as part of a patient-centered caregiving team, build positive relationships, and deliver patient-focused care.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative and approach challenges with urgency, energy, and compassion.
- Ability to collaborate and build partnerships to achieve shared goals and objectives.
- Ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Nice To Haves
- Epic EMR experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in a timely and efficient manner under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
- Support inpatient nursing staff in promoting patient and family comfort and safety.
- Handle patient care situations with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.
- Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens.
- Collaborate with the clinical team and assist with procedures as needed.
- Use basic computer and data-entry skills to support clinical documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
