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Patient Care Assistant - Per Diem - SPU - 75th

Hospital for Special Surgery logoHospital for Special Surgery$32.00/hrNew York, NYPart timePosted 2d ago
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting states $32 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in New York post a median of $20.83 an hour, the middle half $20.27–$23, across 196 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in New York earn a median of $23.36 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $32.00 - $32.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

. How you move is why we’re here. ®

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report . As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Patient Care Assistant-

Per Diem

8:30am-4:45pm

Ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will assist staff nurses in providing comprehensive attention to patients and families, while working in an environment that commands clinical excellence every day. Your duties will include providing input for patient care plans, reviewing patient status, and assisting in obtaining patient data. Other responsibilities will entail monitoring changes in patient conditions, supporting admission and discharge processes, and making patients and families feel at home.

The qualified candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience as a nursing attendant, EMT, or previous member of armed medical corps. Current AHA Heartsaver, required. Superior communication and customer service skills required as well as proficiency in data management as it relates to entering and retrieving patient information within the Epic application software.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

From Hospital for Special Surgery's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery is a nonprofit hospital in New York, NY. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Hospital for Special Surgery

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