Patient Care Associate - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.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.Work Shifts12:15 A.M - 8:15 A.MJob DescriptionSUMMARYOFESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care and communicates with patients considering age and developmental status
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living and clinical care, including but not limited to, changing simple dressing, Blood Glucose monitoring via finger stick, taking vital signs, and obtaining 12EKG
• Acknowledges and respect patients' right to privacy while receiving care.
• Demonstrates respect for patients/families by explaining procedures, and maintaining confidentiality of medical records
• Prepares patient for examination including positioning and recording vital signs
• Prepares and test equipment for safe operation and transports various equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate and maintain patientcare equipment
• Reports observations of patient's condition and changes in behavior to professional staff or primary nurse
• Ensures patient's safety during escort by using handoff report, securing treatment gadgets such IV lines and Foley bags, and by providing privacy
• Collects and labels specimens at the point of care using two patient identifiers
• Perform assigned errands, including transporting specimens to pathology or other areas
• Documents appropriate information on designated area of the medical record
• Adheres to standard infection control precautions
• Performs blood sampling via venipuncture according to hospital policy
• Performs finger stick blood glucose measurements and documents outlier codes consistently
• Consistently performs hand hygiene before and after patient care/contact
• Completes assignment in allotted time
• Reports to Charge Nurse/primary nurse before leaving assigned area/clinic
• Replenishes supply inventory as necessary
• Reports safety hazard and initiates action to eliminate hazards or refers to R.N.
• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification status as per hospital policy
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic emergency situations/disaster response
• Maintains annual mandatory education; attends scheduled education programs
• Conforms to policies governing patient abuse, patient rights, suicide/ligature risk screening
• Wears valid Kings County Hospital Center identification card visibly at all times
• Observe Department's dress code and use of private phone policy
• Provides proper notification for absence/tardiness; confirms to time and leave regulation

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
• Successful completion of training program for Phlebotomy and validated phlebotomy competency
• Completion of training program in the performance of 12 lead EKG with validated competency.
• One-year experience as a PCA in an acute environmental environment
• Current BLS/CPR Certification (American Heart Association - AHA)

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now buttonNYC 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