Patient Care Technician - M14
About The Position
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support inpatient nursing staff and help ensure the comfort and safety of patients and their family members. The role is part of the Magnet-designated Nursing team and is based on M14, a 43-bed telemetry unit providing specialized hematology care for patients with lymphoma, leukemia, sarcoma, and multiple myeloma. The unit serves surgical thoracic and medical patients, including people needing telemetry monitoring, postoperative pulmonary care, and end-of-life support. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–7. Working under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, the Patient Care Technician assists patients in a timely and efficient manner, performs vital-sign checks and EKGs, collects specimens, supports procedures, and uses basic computer and data-entry skills for clinical documentation. The technician is expected to handle patient-care situations with integrity, compassion, and professionalism and to work collaboratively with the clinical team.
Requirements
- At least 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).
- Alternatively, with 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 time of hire.
- Ability to provide patient-focused care and build positive relationships as part of a caregiving team.
- 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
- Work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist patients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Handle patient-care situations with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.
- Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens.
- Collaborate with the clinical team and provide assistance with procedures as needed.
- Use basic computer and data-entry skills to support clinical documentation.
- Help ensure the comfort and safety of patients and their family members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
