Patient Care Tech

Yellowstone-Surgery-Center; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone-Surgery-Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support both pre-operative and post-operative areas. You will help keep patients safe, comfortable, and cared for while assisting with transfers, vitals, and room readiness.

The role involves stocking, cleaning, inventory, and coordination with nursing staff to ensure smooth operation in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient transfers from gurneys to post-op chairs and wheelchair at discharge.
• Assist with patient dietary needs and retrieve belongings as directed by nursing staff.
• Take patient vitals and report to nursing staff.
• Prepare for next day’s schedule by stocking areas as needed.
• Disinfect, clean, and prepare rooms for incoming patients.
• Stock linen and replace with clean supplies; remove soiled linen.
• Clean assigned areas and remove trash.
• Assist with inventory control and stocking of supplies; support cost containment.
• Answer phones professionally and communicate information to appropriate personnel/families.
• Update the Patient Location Board as needed.
• Transport lab specimens and blood to Intermountain HealthCare lab or pathology.
• Attend in-service programs and staff meetings; participate in teamwork.
• Adhere to infection control policies and OSHA guidelines; use PPE appropriately.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Patient Care TechSupervisor: Pre/Post Clinical DirectorSupervises: NoneWho We AreWe are dedicated to delivering convenient, cost-effective, and high-quality surgical and pain procedure care. Every team member plays a vital role in creating a safe, compassionate, and efficient environment for our patients.Core ValuesConfidentiality • Quality • Teamwork • Trust • RespectPosition OverviewAs a Patient Care Tech, you are an essential part of the patient care team, supporting both pre-operative and post-operative areas. You help ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while keeping operations running smoothly.Duties and Responsibilities:Patient Care & SupportAssist nursing staff with the transfer of patients from gurneys to post-op recovery chairs and via wheelchair upon dischargeAssist with patient dietary needs and retrieve belongings as needed or as directed by nursing staffAssist in taking patient vitals and reporting them to nursing staffAct in a respectful manner toward patients, families, and co-workers at all timesClinical & Room PreparationPrepare for the next day’s schedule by stocking areas as needed or as directedAssist in disinfecting, cleaning, and preparing rooms for incoming patientsStock linen, remove soiled linen, and replace with clean suppliesClean assigned areas and remove trashSupplies & Inventory ManagementAssist with inventory control and stocking of supplies; support cost containment effortsCommunication & CoordinationAnswer phones professionally and courteously; communicate information to appropriate personnel and/or family membersUpdate Patient Location Board as neededTransport lab specimens and blood to Intermountain HealthCare lab or pathologyTeamwork & CollaborationAssist visitors, staff, and physicians with a strong focus on guest relationsAct as a resource for other team membersAssist in the orientation of new personnel, students, and approved programsAttend and participate in in-service programs, communication groups, and staff meetingsWork in a spirit of teamwork and trust; maintain professional boundariesSafety, Compliance & QualityAdhere to all infection control policies, including OSHA guidelines and proper PPE/sharps handlingParticipate in Quality Management initiativesPerform effectively in emergenciesDemonstrate appropriate dress according to policy at all timesOrganization & FlexibilityPrioritize responsibilities to support optimal patient care and efficient resource useDemonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the Surgery Center and clinical unitsOther duties as assignedPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Normal hospital environment with exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents, and other hazardous materialsExposure to possible injury when working with electrical equipment and lasers, which requires care and following proper safety proceduresSedentary Primarily sitting/lifting 10 lbs maximumLight Lifting 20 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbsMedium X Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbsHeavy Lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbsVery Heavy Lifting over 100 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbsBloodborne Pathogens:Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to Hepatitis and HIV, this position is described as Category I. This means the position has exposure to blood and other body fluids. Policies are in place for Universal Precautions, exposure risk identification, and appropriate barrier protection.The above is intended to describe the general contract and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.Education, Experience, licensure/certification requirements:High School diploma or equivalentAbility to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment