Patient Care Associate

Requirements

* High School Graduate or GED
* Completion of Medical Assistant programHIGHLY PREFERRED
* Completion of an EKG / Phlebotomy training program from accredited institution
* One (1) year patient care experience in a healthcare facility
* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
* Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and or Certification completed within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter
* Knowledge of phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring, rapid COVID testing and ability to document results in designated systems
* Ability to perform quality electrocardiogram tests
* Knowledge of the Patient Care Associate role in the care of patients identified with Suicidal Risk/ aggression and Trauma risk factors
* Ability to use computers and understanding of computer systems

Job Description

The Patient Care Associate, under the guidance of a Registered Professional Nurse, provides basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patient's nursing plan of care within the limits of his/her on-the-job training and in accordance with the Brooklyn Hospital Center's mission and goals.