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NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Patient Care Technician Neuro Rehab Part Time Days (6 months hospital experience in NEW YORK, New York
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.Learn more about NYULangoneOrthopedic Hospital, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician Neuro Rehab Part Time Days (6 months hospital experience required) - LOH. In this role, the successful candidate assists the professional nurse 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 NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance.Job Responsibilities: * DemonstratesknowledgeoftheNYULangoneHealthCoreValuesandincorporatesthemintotheperformanceof duties. * Demonstratesrespectforpatientconfidentiality,privacy,dignity,andrights * Demonstratesaccountabilityforsupplies,equipment,andenvironmentalsupport. * AssistsinthecollectionofdatafortheunitsQualityandPerformanceImprovementProgramthatincludespatient satisfaction and other measures. * Assiststhenurseinthereviewandcorrectiveactionplansregardingpatient/familyresponse,andsatisfaction. * Recognizesownlimitationsandrequestsassistancewhenneeded. * DiscusseseducationalconcernsandgoalswiththeNurseManagerorappropriateleadership. * Seekslearningresourcesforidentifiedlearningneeds. * Participatesintheorientationprocessofotherpatientcaretechnicians.Participatesinunitmeetingsand conferences. * Completesannualmandatoryeducationrequirementsforpatientcaretechnicians. * Demonstratesanawarenessoftheneedsandbehaviorsofspecificpatientagegroupsanddifferentcultures. * Assistsinsupportingunitactivitiesasrequested.Assistsinemergencysituationsasdirected. * Utilizesspecializedskillsandsafetywhencarryingoutspecifictasksofpatientcareasassigned,including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms. * Demonstrates understandingofinfectionpreventionandcontrolstandards. * Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patientsandfamilies.Assistswithadmission,transferanddischargeproceduresperunit/serviceoperations. * Verballyandnon-verballycommunicatesresponsivenessandsupporttopatients,families,andotherstaff. * Observesgeneralbehaviorandreportssametotheregisterednursetowhomassigned. * Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected. * Providesassistancetopatientsintheactivitiesasapplicable. * Completesdelegatedresponsibilitiesasdirectedbytheregisterednurse. * Usesaclear,caringandrespectfulcommunicationstylewithpatientsandfamilies,nursesandothermembersof the health care team. Functions as a respectful member of the health care team. * Answerspatientscalllightspromptl