Patient Care Associate - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals
Description
About NYC Health + Hospitals:
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn.
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.
TOUR - 3:30 P.M - 12:00 A.M
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
- Checks vital signs, weighs, and measures patients, obtains specimens and records findings on patient's chart.
- Instructs patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and performs basic specimen screening testing through dipstick and hemocult.
- Prepares collected specimens for pickup by labeling and preparing required form(s).
- Performs vision and hearing testing and simple urinalysis.
- Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures.
- Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging and cleansing of wounds, irrigation and cleansing of ears.
- Prepares patient for examination and assists medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies/equipment.
- Prepares examination room including cleaning and disinfecting of instruments and equipment.
- Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing.
- Interviews patient to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history.
- Maintains, completes, processes and files patients' charts, appropriate forms and documents.
- Reports observations of patient to clinical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment.
- Answers routine inquiries of patients in person or via telephone and makes appropriate referrals.
- Provides information to patients and their families regarding health care services and the achievement of healthy, safe living.
- Maintains inventory of the unit's equipment stock and supplies.
- Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
- Directs and escorts patients to other departments and/or health care settings, as needed.
- Coordinates efforts of various clinic and health care setting departments in scheduling and rebooking appointments through manual and/or automated systems and enters pertinent patient information into the Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick testing.
- Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the electrical currents of the heart muscle.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
- Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and
- Completion of a health care setting-based training program in the performance of electrocardiographs and basic life support procedures including certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Special Note:
In addition to meeting the qualifications above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires a New York State Nurse's Aide Certificate.
How To Apply:
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
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