EMT | Post Surgical | Patient Care Technician | Germantown | FT | Day

Methodist Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Patient Care Technician to provide technical and support services in patient care. You will assist in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring a sterile environment, and supporting registered nurses during procedures. This role is essential for delivering high-quality care and supporting the healthcare team in Memphis's vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Competency in performing venipunctures and arterial punctures.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to registered nurses in patient care and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains sterile field and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Infection Control

Aseptic Technique

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Surgical Technology

Technical Degree or Diploma in Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)

Technical Degree or Diploma in Nursing - LPN

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Perioperative Patient Care Technician provides technical and support services to registered nurses and anesthesiologists in the care of patients by performing assigned patient care activities and related services. Also assists with the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Assists with invasive line preparation, placement, and monitoring. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Perioperative Patient Care Technician provides technical and support services to registered nurses and anesthesiologists in the care of patients by performing assigned patient care activities and related services. Also assists with the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Assists with invasive line preparation, placement, and monitoring. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Provides support to registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Provides support to registered nurses in patient care.
• Maintains a sterile field for perioperative services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.

Education Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
• Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Experience Qualifications

• No prior work experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in performing venipunctures and removal of arterial punctures and other essential functions of the job.
• Understands the principles and procedures related to infection control and aseptic technique.

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.