Patient Care Associate

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide guideline on the appropriate utilization of personnel who carry out the duties of support for nursing and clerical services. Under the direct supervision of the Head Nurse/Charge Nurse will provide skillful, quality care for all patients seen in the Ambulatory Care department.

Functional Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Head Nurse/Designee.
• Perform or assist with all activities within the scope of a Nurse Aide and/or Medical/surgical Technician job Description.
• Inform patients on proper preparation for various medical testing.
• Prepare patient for examination and assist medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies/equipment.
• Prepare examining room for examination including cleaning of instruments and equipment.
• Instruct patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and perform basic specimen screening/testing through dipstick and hemocult.
• Print labels and prepare collected specimens for pick-up and print lab results upon request from MD/Nurse.
• Checks vital signs, weight, height, abdominal growth and head circumference as indicated, and document findings on medical record.
• Performs vision and hearing testing, simple urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing.
• Performs simple first aide, such as simple dry dressing changes.
• Performs screening for blood glucose levels.
• Operate electrocardiograph equipment to record wave tracing of electrical currents of the heart and document on medical record.
• Conduct interview of client to obtain routine personal and demographic information.
• Administer heart saver procedures, including BCLS upon certification.
• Report observations of patient to nursing/medical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment.

Qualification Requirements:
1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Successful completion of training courses including the performance of phlebotomy and
electrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program or programs that include the performance of phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician training programs, a Patient Care training program, or a Medical Assistant training program; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Special Note:
In addition to meeting the qualifications above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires New York State Nurse’s Aide certification.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs