Patient Care Technician | M18

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About Us :

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission : ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK : We are seeking Patient Care Technicians to become a part of our team of dedicated professionals! As a member of our Magnet- designated Nursing team, you will provide support to the inpatient nursing staff, while working to ensure comfort and safety for our patients and their family members.

M18 - Surgical Advanced Care Unit

36-bed inpatient oncology unit with a hybrid model that includes an open step-down unit caring for critically ill and post-operative patients. The unit supports mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetry. A fifteen-bed capacity is designated for step-down care, with dynamic patient needs ranging from long-term vented patients to high-risk post-op and septic patients.

Shift : 7am - 7 : 30pm; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

Role Overview :

Work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and assist our patients in a timely, and efficient manner

Handle situations with a high-level of integrity and compassion

Responsible for taking vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collections

Collaborate with the clinical team, providing assistance with procedures when needed

Use basic computer and data entry skills

Key Qualifications :

At least 2 years of healthcare related experience in either a NA, PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Phlebotomist, LPN discipline.

If less than 2 years of experience, then a Nursing Assistant or other healthcare related certification within the past year and one year healthcare related experience (NA, PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Phlebotomist, LPN is required.

BLS certification required by the time of hire.

Epic EMR experience a plus

Core Skills :

Excited to work as part of a care-giving, patient-centered team, capable of building positive relationships and delivering patient-centric solutions

A problem-solver, eager to take initiative in new situations and address tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and passion

Adept at building partnerships and working to meet shared goals and objectives

A decision-maker, with shown success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

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Pay Range : $23.54 - $35.44

FSLA Status : Non-Exempt

Closing :

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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