NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform or assist with all activities within the scope of a Nurse Aide and /or Medical/Surgical

Technician Job Description.

2. Inform patients on proper preparation for various medical testing.

3. Prepare patient for examination and assist medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies/equipment.

4. Prepare examining room for examination including cleaning of instruments and equipment.

5. Instructs patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and perform basic specimen screening /testing through dipstick and hemoccult.

6. Prepare collected specimens for pick-up by labeling and preparing required form(s); pick up lab results.

7. Checks vital signs weigh and measure patients, obtain specimens and record findings on patient's medical record.

S. Performs vision and hearing testing, simple urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing.

9. Perform simple first aide, such as simple dry dressing changes.

10. Obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and /or finger stick for blood glucose testing.

11. Operate electrocardiograph equipment to record wave tracing of electrical currents of the heart.

12. Conduct interview of client to obtain routine personal and demographic information.

13. Administer heart saver procedures.

14. Report observations of patient to nursing/medical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment.

15. Act as a liaison between patients and Medial /Nursing staff such as answer routine inquiries in person or via telephone.

16. Participate in in forming patients and their families of health care services and achieving healthful, safe living.

17. Act as a "greeter" and direct and escort patients to other hospital departments and /or facilities, as needed.

Maintain, complete, process and file patient's chart, appropriate forms and documents

19. Maintain inventory of the unit's equipment stock and supplies,

20. Work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assist in the orientation of new PCA, MST, or NA

21. Schedule referrals, appointment through manual and /or automated systems.

22. Opens and Closes visits.

23. Verifies patient's information e.g. Demographics, Health Insurance Status.

24. Perform all other related duties.

1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and
3. 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.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

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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 week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs