Patient Care Technician Preop/PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Pre OP/PACU to support inpatient orthopedic services. Under RN supervision, you will assist in daily activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

Ideal candidates hold a CNA license with CPR, have experience or training in patient care charts, and can adapt to surgical procedures and unit protocols. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Previous CNA experience preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Safe operation of wheelchair and ability to assist patients.
• Knowledge of vital signs, personal care and ambulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment per unit standards.
• Support pre-op and PACU workflows as directed by supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with the team and patients.

Skills

CPR

Vital signs

Ambulation

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Patient Care Technician Preop/PACU

Patient Care Tech Pre OP PACU Full Time

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is Hiring a Patient Care Tech Pre OP PACU Full Time!

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is a specialty inpatient hospital which was established to set a new standard for excellence and patient satisfaction in the delivery of orthopedic and spinal surgery. Arizona Specialty Hospital provides excellent patient services and the highest level of care, with the overall goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in Maricopa County and beyond. Our singular focus is the state-of-the-art care of musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacement, spine surgery and other reconstructive procedures. Our mission is to provide first-class surgical services for the community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

The Patient Care Tech is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Job Summary

• Responsible for helping our surgical patients through their inpatient stay, providing basic care needs, under the direction of a RN.
• Other general duties as needed by the Manager of the Pre-Op/PACU.
• Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Patient Interviewing skills
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well-being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Experience

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED
• Previous CNA experience
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Current CPR certification
• Safe operation of wheel chair and ability to assist patients
• Knowledgeable in how to take vital signs, provide personal care and ambulate patients
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organization habits.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical demands include walking and standing, opening doors, carrying packages, helping patients to safely enter a vehicle.