Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ambulatory Surgery Center

Fox Valley Orthopedic; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva, IL is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician/ CNA to provide administrative and clinical support. Responsibilities include patient preparation, pre-screening, and assisting with perioperative care in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic.

Minimum two years of PCT/CNA in healthcare, HS diploma, and BLS certification are required. This role emphasizes patient interaction, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential.
• Clear verbal and written communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to quality and safety in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by name and birthdate.
• Greet and guide patients to pre-op and gowning areas.
• Prepare patients for surgery with preliminary physical tests and records.
• Assist with post-op equipment and report to RN for significant info.
• Provide assistance during emergencies as needed.
• Monitor PACU for patient care and restock/nourishment as required.
• Maintain supplies in pre-op and post-op areas.
• Maintain accurate patient records and equipment QC checks.
• Follow environment of care, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Attend departmental meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Ethics

Organizational Support

Judgment

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Dependability

Attendance/Punctuality

Language Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible to provide administrative and clinical assistance including patient preparation and pre-screening, equipment preparation, and performing patient care.

• Location: Geneva, IL
• Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Pay range: $19-22/hour (based on experience)
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• License/Certification: BLS certification.
• Experience: Two (2) plus years of Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly, concisely and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Gains buy-in from others.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works in an ethical manner and with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Disciplined in thought and action; Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Strives to increase productivity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own and others work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Follows up on assigned tasks; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and write in English, bi-lingual a plus. Able to work independently and remotely, assertive, organized, autonomous, works well in collaboration with others.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical, technical and strategic problems via a logical, analytic approach. Ability to simplify complicated problems using assumptions. Ability to validate work using verification techniques.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic PC skills.
• Other Skills and Abilities - Ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under dynamic schedule constraints and consistently meet deliverable timelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify patient information by name and birthdate.
• Greet and bring patients back into pre-op; guides patients to change into a gown.
• Prepare patients for surgery by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, obtaining specimens, blood sugars, PT/INR, and accurately records in EHR system
• Brings equipment to the post-op labeled with patient identifiers; reports to RN for any significant information.
• Assists with emergency situations when needed.
• Monitors PACU throughout the day for needed assistance; provides nutritional snacks to patients and restocks, as needed; removes IV’s when instructed; assists with patients’ dressing, when needed; and escorts patients to their vehicles.
• Maintain adequate supplies in pre-op and post-op bays.
• Put away supplies from receiving.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Performs quality control checks with equipment.
• Records temperature control of blanket warmers and supply room; ensure equipment is in good working order; and works effectively and efficiently.
• Implements safe practices and evaluation of environment of care including fire prevention, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stretch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal Protective Equipment may be required when working in designated areas.

While performing the duties of this position employees may be exposed to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and other conditions common to a medical clinic environment.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

About Fox Valley Orthopedics

Fox Valley Orthopedics has been providing exceptional orthopedic care for over 50 years. Since its founding, the strength of Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) is its staff and commitment to patient care and service. Built upon a team of accomplished physicians who are leaders in their field, FVO specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of orthopedic conditions, including orthopedic surgery and a variety of specialties. Our staff is committed to providing a superior, comprehensive approach to patient care.