Technician Medical Surgical -General Surgery- Hudson Valley Medical Group
About The Position
The Technician Medical Surgical – General Surgery supports clinical care in NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups’ general surgery practice. The role includes observing and documenting patient conditions, collecting vital measurements and specimens, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and maintaining clinical supplies. The position is based at multiple Northern Westchester County offices, with travel to other offices possible based on operational needs. The listed offices are in Cortlandt Manor, Cold Spring, and Ossining; the commute may be difficult by public transportation, and employees must live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP does not reimburse travel expenses. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The weekly schedule consists of two days in Cold Spring, two days in Cortlandt Manor, and one day in Ossining. The role requires on-site presence. NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups are part of NewYork-Presbyterian’s physician enterprise and provide primary care and multispecialty services in collaboration with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Physicians. The organization describes a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion and offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant; experience in a surgical practice setting is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work on-site at the listed offices and travel to other offices based on operational needs.
- Live within a commutable distance to NewYork-Presbyterian; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a state- and/or nationally accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Experience as a Medical Assistant in a surgical practice setting.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients’ conditions, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and document appropriate information in patient records.
- Measure and record patients’ height and weight; perform routine vision and hearing examinations; and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood, perform finger sticks, and obtain other specimens as requested by a physician or registered nurse.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, applying aseptic principles to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Use technical skills for patient positioning, wound care, and dressings.
- Maintain stock items in examination and blood-drawing rooms, as well as forms used by clinical staff.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
