Patient Care Associate - Emergency Svcs

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

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 Shifts

1530-2400

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provides support for RN's providing critical care and continuous observation for a diverse population with various medical and surgical diagnoses.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Emergency Department

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In addition to MST/NA and PCT responsibilities
2. Performs EKGs on patients.
3. Assists with setting up patient's room.
4. Takes and records vital signs.
5. Prepares patient for examination.
6. Assists patients, MD and nurse.
7. Performs Point of Care tests as appropriate
8. Checks specimens for proper labeling and transportation to lab.
9. Post mortem care.
10. Checks temperature and medication specimen and nourishment refrigerators daily and reports findings.
11. Maintain instruments and equipment and transports them when necessary.
12. Transports/escorts patients when assigned.
13. Replenish treatment rooms.
14. Assist with simple dressings.
15. Performs phlebotomy duty.
16. Test glucometer machine every shift
17. Gather, label and secure patient clothing as directed.
18. Reports observations of patients and family condition to a professional registered nurse.
19. Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education programs.
20. Report critical incidents immediately within 15 minutes of occurrence to registered nurse,
21. Arrives and leaves patient area at designated time.
22. Completes assignment in allotted time.
23. Performs related functions as assigned by the head nurse/designee.

Minimum Qualifications
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 a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and
3. 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.

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