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NYC Health Hospitals

Patient Care Assoc-Emerg Svcs (3 Positions Available)

NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261


NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system,one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women's and children's services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It's Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.

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.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse provides treatments and care delivery for patients within the Emergency Department

Responsibilities:

Conducts interview of clients to obtain personal and medical information, and appropriate health historyPrepare collected specimens for laboratory-testing y performing venipuncture and/or finger stick testingOperates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the electrical current of the heart muscle and refer to EKG racing to register nurse of Emergency Department providerChecks vital signs, weight, and measure patients, performs visions and hearing testing records findings on patient chartsMinimum Qualifications1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and2. Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and3. 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.

Department Preferences

BLS Certification

Tour: 7:00am-3:30pm

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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 weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs