Patient Care Technician
Full Time - Flex
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research. Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees and 500 volunteers.
We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases.
• The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida.
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions transfers and post-operative patients. Assures cleanliness of room. Assures room is adequately stocked.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning lifting turning and ambulating patients. Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed.
• Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections.
• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists with the admission transport transfer and discharge of patients including the care of personal property and clothing.Lists the belongings flow sheet. Labels belongings bed and hospital equipment with patient identification. Orients newly admitted patients to surroundings. Receives and acknowledges patients independent of assignment. Assures collection of all belongings at the time of transfer/discharge.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are: NewbornInfantsChildrenAdolescentGeriatric
• Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary. Provides catheters care daily and/or as needed. Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN.
• Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly. Reports to LPN/RN promptly.
• Distribute water records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
• Obtains and labels specimens accurately I.e. sputum stool urine maintaining precautions at all times.
• Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures including prep and clip vital sign taking and recording assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding and removing and securing dentures jewelry and other belongings.
• Weigh patients as assigned; records weights and alerts RN to any weight gain/loss.
• Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours. Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance.
• Assists RN with post-mortem care including labeling and securing of all patient valuables.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas sitz baths applying and removing ice bags k-pads binders and/or pelvic/buck's traction blood glucose monitoring and simple dress changes.

Qualifications:

• State of Florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certification required.
• One year experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred

Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Beach, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends and holidays?

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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