Patient Support Technician-LOC 38th St 8th Fl OR-Day Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Support Technician-LOC 38th St 8th Fl OR-Day Shift (37.5 Hours).

In this role, the successful candidate Assists the professional staff in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests; provides support to the unit in the maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and the environment; demonstrates NYULMC Core Values in all aspects of job performance

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities, other language an asset; demonstrates ability in computer skills; demonstrates ability in sterile techniques and equipment readiness.
• Demonstrates physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• other language an asset

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of sterile technique. Demonstrates an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the operating rooms and on the unit. Gives direct assistance to all health care surgical team members.
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., instrument room, sterile supply room, warmers, equipment rooms, clearing of hallways, OR suite)
• Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring and respectful communication style with patients and families, nurses and other members of the health care team.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the nursing staff. Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable. Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff. Completes activities as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit / service operations. Assists in supporting unit activities as requested. Assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned.
• Completes annual mandatory competency checklists.
• Participates in the orientation process of new staff and gives guidance to team members unfamiliar with equipment.
• Participates in unit meetings.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

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