Perioperative Care Tech PRN McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX is seeking a patient transport/assistant in the Surgery department to support admissions, transfers, discharges, and bed preparations.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, infection control, PPE use, hand hygiene, and collaboration with RNs and MDs to move patients and respond to emergency needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Minimum 6 months of general medical experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication.
• Basic understanding of good body mechanics.
• Ability to cooperate with a wide variety of team members.
• BLS certification required.
• Commitment to compliance and reporting concerns to policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient transport and assists in bed preparation to promote efficiency in the Surgery department, including admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Assists with positioning and transfer of patients in the OR under direction of RN and/or MD, ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

General medical experience

English communication

Body mechanics

Team collaboration

BLS certified

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Consistently coordinates work to assists to promote efficiency in the Surgery department by assisting with transport of patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedure. Assists in the preparation of beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies. Assures confidentiality of all patient information. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately. Adheres to patient safety and general safety guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of infection control: hand washing, use of gloves and personal protective equipment. Use of hand washing gel/foams and decontamination of equipment prior to and after use. Knowledge of isolation protocols and PPE required. Assists with positioning and transfer of patients in the OR under direction of RN and/or MD.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Preferred knowledge of Surgery Procedures
• 2. Minimum of 6 months of recent general medical experience preferred.
• 3. Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• 4. Basic knowledge of good body mechanics.
• 5. Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of team members
• 6. BLS required
• 7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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