PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (OR)

Main Function We are looking for a full time OR Patient Care Tech. The PCT is a committed and compassionate professional. They have great interpersonal skills and the ability to create a supportive environment. The PCT position serves both a clerical and direct patient satisfaction role. The PCT will coordinate and maintain the patient flow through the pre and postoperative areas exhibiting strong written and verbal skills. The goal for the PCT is to facilitate the ease and recovery of patients before and after surgery. 1. Duties Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality Is oriented to all surgical areas including the Business Office Assists with bringing patients back to the pre-op area Under the supervision of a Registered NurseObtains patients height/weight/BMI Instruct patients, as applicable, needed for a pre-op urine pregnancy test Instructs and assists patients as necessary when changing both into surgery gown pre-operatively and with dressing post-operatively Obtains vital signs Shaves surgical area(s) as ordered Obtains blood sugar as ordered Obtains EKG as ordered Cleans stretchers and equipment between patients according to policy and procedure Knows locations of equipment, office supplies, and cleaning supplies Assists patients to bathroom and provides drinks/snacks post-operatively only Answers telephone if staff is not available Assists with transporting patients upon their discharge Assists in paperwork (i.e. patient charts, discharge instructions, etc.) Checks email regularly to ensure proper communication throughout the facility Works in a calm and orderly manner Adheres to proper dress code Additional duties as directed 2. Communication Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients and visitors Interact with others in a positive, professional, respectful, and considerate manner 3. Safety/risk-management program Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person Complete annual education requirements 4. Regulatory Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, professional standards and accreditation standards Submits required reports on a timely basis Develops, interprets and recommends implementation of policies, procedures, regulations, programs and recommended practices to ensure requirements are met Required 1. High School Graduate; College preferred 2. Minimum 2 years’ experience 3. BLS Physical/Mental Requirements 1. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods. 2. Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and raise objects weighing up 50 pounds 3. Ability to assist in moving patients 4. Ability to stoop and bend at the knees and waist 5. Frequent reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction 6. Handling, holding, fingering, grasping, and turning objects regularly 7. Perceiving through feel, attributes of objects such as size temperature, and shape 8. Hear/speak adequately to communicate effectively with staff and vendors 9. Visual acuity to be able to read instructions and orders BENEFITS: Health Insurance with FREE Teladoc services Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance 401 (k) Paid Time Off JOB TYPE: Full-Time JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt (hourly) **ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE** The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.