Patient Care Technician/Sr Nursing Attendant - Emergency Dept Evening shift
Company: NYU Langone Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service
teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park,
Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of
affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU
Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery
in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion
are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our
exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all
identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills,
ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone
Hospital—Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor,
Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care
Technician/Sr Nursing Attendant - Emergency Dept Evening shift. In
this role, the successful candidate Assists the professional nurse
in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient
care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with
emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by
hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests;
provides support to the unit in the maintenance and safety of
supplies, equipment and the environment; demonstrates NYU Langone
Health Core Values in all aspects of job performance. Job
Responsibilities: - Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone
Health Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of
duties. - Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality,
privacy, dignity, and rights - Demonstrates accountability for
supplies, equipment, and environmental support. - Assists in the
collection of data for the units Quality and Performance
Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other
measures. - Assists the nurse in the review and corrective action
plans regarding patient/family response, and satisfaction. -
Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed. -
Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or
appropriate leadership. - Seeks learning resources for identified
learning needs. - Participates in the orientation process of other
patient care technicians. Participates in unit meetings and
conferences. - Completes annual mandatory education requirements
for patient care technicians. - Demonstrates an awareness of the
needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different
cultures. - Assists in supporting unit activities as requested.
Assists in emergency situations as directed. - Utilizes specialized
skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care
as assigned, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and
electrocardiograms. - Demonstrates understanding of infection
prevention and control standards. - Assists in data collection and
activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort
needs of patients and families. Assists with admission, transfer
and discharge procedures per unit / service operations. - Verbally
and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to
patients, families, and other staff. - Observes general behavior
and reports same to the registered nurse to whom assigned. -
Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation
or in restraints, per policy and as directed. - Provides assistance
to patients in the activities as applicable. - Completes delegated
responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse. - Uses a
clear, caring and respectful communication style with patients and
families, nurses and other members of the health care team.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team. - Answers
patients call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient
requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and
reports those requests not within the role of the patient care
technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient. -
Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional
nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift Responds to
requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered
professional nurse. - Provides for security of patients personal
property, and handles valuables according to hospital procedure.
Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to
position. (i.e., utility room, unit refrigerators, etc.). - Gives
direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses,
licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient
unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees. -
Assists in having patient ready for scheduled appointments
including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a
wheelchair.Runs errands to other departments, including but not
limited to, the delivery of specimens and equipment. - Assists in
keeping patient environment, patient equipment and patient care
areas/units clean, safe and orderly. - Ensures that necessary
equipment and supplies are present in the patient rooms and on the
unit. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Patient
Care Technician Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or
equivalent required. Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months
hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG &
Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months
hospital experience, OR PCT Certification through National
Healthcareer Association (NHA) w/ at least 6 months hospital
experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the
American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification
(Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon
entry to the position Must complete PCT online program within 3
months of hire. Senior Nursing Attendant Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of Certified
Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months
relevant experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification
(Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon
entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English
is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language
an asset; Strong customer service and communication skills Required
Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert Qualified candidates must be able
to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU
Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than
just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be
proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your
time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to
supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive
benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust
support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your
career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support
employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where
employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous
time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee
wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being:
physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and
preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to
allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience
the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your
overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone
Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to
inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All
qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone
Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state
Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range
for the role is $52,259.00 - $61,288.00 Annually. Actual salaries
depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty,
education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate
listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or
other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay
Transparency Notice, please click here
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