Patient Care Associate

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Mount Sinai Health System Full time
Job Title: Patient Care Associate - Medical/Surgical Unit

As a vital member of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate plays a crucial role in providing patient-focused care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.

The Patient Care Associate supports the registered nurse in patient care activities, including:

  • Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, and toileting.
  • Collecting specimens and performing procedures as needed.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment.

The Patient Care Associate demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs and records patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations.
  • Documents intake and output and other data as assigned.
  • Obtains patient ratings on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics.
  • Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity.

The Patient Care Associate sets up for selected procedures and assists RNs accordingly.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (graduate or equivalent).
  • Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant with skills in venipuncture and EKG.
  • Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.
  • Heartsaver and/or BCLS Certification from American Heart Association.

About Us:

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs.

We are committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve.

We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and nurturing work environment where all feel valued, belong, and are able to advance professionally.



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