Patient Care Technician | Urgent Care Center (UCC)
About The Position
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Patient Care Technician to become part of our team of dedicated professionals! As a member of our Magnet-designated Nursing team, you will provide support to the inpatient nursing staff while helping ensure the comfort and safety of our patients and their family members. Emergency Oncology - Urgent Care Center MSK’s Emergency Room (ER) operates 24/7, managing 80–100 patients daily. This unit does not handle trauma or 911 calls but provides urgent care for registered MSK patients. Once stabilized, patients are typically transferred to Cornell. The ER functions with ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry, and Med/Surg capabilities, and admits about 50% of its patients. 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Great Benefits Offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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