South Midwest HERC

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Patient Care Technician to become part of our Peri-Anesthesia care team at the Josie Robertson Surgery Center! As a member of our Magnet-designated Nursing team, you will provide support to the inpatient nursing staff while helping ensure the comfort and safety of our patients and their family members.

Role Overview:

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

• Handle patient care situations with a high level of integrity, compassion, and professionalism

• Responsible for taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and collecting specimens

• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide assistance with procedures as needed

• Use basic computer and data entry skills to support clinical documentation

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare-related experience in one or more of the following roles:

  • Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Technician, Phlebotomist, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

OR

• If less than 2 years of experience:

  • A Nursing Assistant or other healthcare-related certification obtained within the past 12 months, AND

  • At least 1 year of healthcare-related experience in one of the roles listed above

• BLS certification required by time of hire

• Epic EMR experience preferred

Core Skills:

• Excited to work as part of a care-giving, patient-centered team, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver patient-focused care

• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and approaches challenges with urgency, energy, and compassion

• Adept at collaboration and partnership-building to achieve shared goals and objectives

• A thoughtful decision-maker with demonstrated ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Additional Information

• Location: Josie Robertson Surgery Center - 1133 York Avenue, New York, NY

• Schedule: Nights - Five 8-hour shifts 11pm-7am; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

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• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

Closing:

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

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