PD Patient Care Technician, PACU

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a perioperative support role within the Boston-area hospital network. The position provides direct RN assistance in preoperative and postoperative areas, including vital signs, lab specimen collection, EKGs, and patient mobility training.

Strong communication with OR and nursing staff is essential; candidates should have BLS and be able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment. This is a unionized, full-time hospital support role with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Accurate order entry and documentation are essential.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities are required.
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work quickly with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Perioperative settings is a plus.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the RN in the preoperative and postoperative areas.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, height/weight, blood glucose, and other measures.
• Supports patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Assists with EKGs, specimen collection, and basic perioperative procedures under supervision.
• Transports patients and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurate charting.
• Communicates effectively with OR and department staff to anticipate needs.
• Performs clerical duties including order entry, requisitions, and charges.

Skills

Accurate order entry

Organizational and planning skills

Concentration and prioritization in a

Education

Written and verbal English and Math skills at 12th grade level

Computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures

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

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 At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.