Patient Care Associate – Med/Surg - PCAMS 0211 VG#01

Job Title: Patient Care Associate – Med/Surg

Location: New York, NY 10016
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks

Schedule

• Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM & 11:00 PM-7 AM

• Hours per Week: 37.5

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Obtain and document vital signs; measure height and weight; collect and process specimens

• Perform vision and hearing screenings and basic urinalysis

• Conduct venipuncture and fingerstick blood collection for laboratory testing

• Perform basic specimen screening (dipstick, hemoccult) and prepare specimens for lab pickup

• Operate EKG/ECG equipment to record cardiac activity

• Provide emergency care, including Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Deliver basic first aid such as wound care, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and bandaging

• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during clinical procedures

• Clean, sterilize, and prepare examination rooms and medical instruments

Patient Interaction & Documentation

• Conduct routine patient interviews and obtain medical history

• Educate patients on preparation for tests and procedures

• Communicate patient observations to licensed clinical staff

• Respond to routine patient inquiries in person or by phone and provide appropriate referrals

• Educate patients and families on available healthcare services and healthy lifestyle practices

• Accurately maintain and file patient charts and documentation

Administrative & Operational Support

• Schedule and reschedule appointments using electronic and/or manual systems

• Enter and update patient data in hospital information systems

• Monitor and maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment

• Escort patients to other departments or locations as needed

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Assist with orientation and training of new staff members

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) experience

Education Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Completion of a Phlebotomy training program with hands-on experience (online-only programs not accepted)

• Completion of an EKG/ECG training program with hands-on experience (online-only programs not accepted)

Certifications

Required:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy Certification

• EKG/ECG Certification

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.