Patient Support or OR Technician (LOH)
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- 1098290_RR00064925
- Nursing, NSG-Operating Room (J97), NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
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- 12:00pm – 8:00pm
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NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient’s ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. Learn more about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 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 Support Technician (LOH). In this role, the successful candidate assists the professional staff 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 NYULMC Core Values in all aspects of job performance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity and rights.
- Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the operating rooms and on the unit. Gives direct assistance to all health care surgical team members.
- Maintains cleanliness of the patient care unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., instrument room, sterile supply room, warmers, equipment rooms, clearing of hallways, OR suite. Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional 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.
- Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the nursing staff Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable.
- Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff. Completes activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of sterile technique.
- Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned. 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.
- Completes annual mandatory competency checklists. Participates in the orientation process of new staff and gives guidance to team members unfamiliar with equipment. .
- Participates in unit meetings.
- Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs. Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
- Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School graduate or equivalent required. Minimum of one year of experience as a Nursing Attendant within the last two years. Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; demonstrated ability in computer skills; demonstrated ability in sterile techniques and equipment readiness for sterile processing. Demonstrates physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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