PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (OR)

Andrews Institute Asc Llc; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with FREE Teladoc

401 (k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Andrews Institute ASC in Gulf Breeze, FL is seeking a full-time OR Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support perioperative care and patient flow in the pre- and post-operative areas. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication, and teamwork with nurses and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, a minimum of 2 years’ experience, and BLS certification. This non-exempt position offers health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off, with a tobacco-free

Qualifications

• High School graduate; college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respects patients’ privacy and dignity.
• Assists with pre-op area and post-op care under RN supervision.
• Obtains patients’ height/weight/BMI and vital signs.
• Transports patients upon discharge and assists with movements.
• Maintains clean equipment and environment per policy.
• Communicates professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (OR)

OR GULF BREEZE, FL, US

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 Nurse
• Obtains 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
• Checks email regularly to ensure proper communication throughout the facility
• Works in a calm and orderly manner
• Adheres to proper dress code

2. Communication

• Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients and visitors
• Interact with others in a positive, professional, respectful, and considerate manner
• 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
• 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.