PD Patient Care Technician, PACU

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a competent Nursing Assistant to support patients in the perioperative and recovery areas in Plymouth, MN. You will assist RNs, document vital signs, and help with activities of daily living while ensuring patient safety and privacy.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting, and adherence to hospital policies. Training in sterile technique and basic nursing procedures will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required and basic medical terminology understood.
• Accurate order entry and documentation are essential.
• Experience in perioperative or recovery areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in preoperative and postoperative areas; document vitals and monitor data.
• Perform EKGs, collect lab specimens, and assist with sterile procedures as trained.
• Support patient activities of daily living and ensure safety and confidentiality.

Skills

BLS certification

Accurate order entry

Organizational skills

Ability to work fast-paced

Perioperative experience

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Varied hours/shifts based on department needs

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates core values in all interpersonal and interdepartmental interactions
• Provides direct assistance to the RN providing care in the preoperative and postoperative area.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, height & weight, blood glucose levels, measures output, and places new cardiac monitor on patient.
• Assists patient with ADLs; dressing, undressing, toileting, etc.
• Performs clinical functions such as EKGs, obtaining lab specimens, urine & serum, bladder scans, clipping and washing surgical site. (Specialized training needed)
• Applies splints, slings, immobilizers, and ice wraps/Polar Cubes, as needed. (specialized training)
• Utilizes sterile technique in assisting MD with special procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, nerve blocks; including set up/clean up. Ensures necessary supplies are available/stocked.
• Provides training and fitting for orthopedic devices, including crutches and walkers. (specialized training)
• Provides weight bearing training as tolerated by patients.
• Provides training for walking and use of stairs; with/without a railing.
• Works with Same Day Discharge Total Joint patients to meet discharge requirements
• Perform jewelry removal with electric ring cutter (special training)
• Performs clerical duties including but not limited to order entry, requisitions, charges and statistics, chart preparation, cross-trained to Surgical Reception responsibilities including patient liaison; ensuring accuracy of all information.
• Communicates effectively with OR, preoperative and postoperative charge RN to anticipate departmental needs
• Transports patients to and from hospital departments and inpatient units.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ensures patient confidentiality.
• Supports departmental activity at all times.
• Performs errands as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Accurate order entry skills.
• Possesses organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in fast paced distracting environment.
• Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in Perioperative environment.
• BLS certification

Education Required

• Written and verbal English and Math skills at 12th grade level.
• Demonstrates computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures
• PACU experience preferred

Registration/Certification

• Certified Nursing Assistant or current enrollment in a nursing program with sufficient hours of clinical rotation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs. and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

$19.90 - $34.81

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled