PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (OR)

Company: ANDREWS INSTITUTE ASC LLC
Location: Gulf Breeze
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSUMMARY:The Patient Care Technician in the OR is a committed and compassionate professional. They have great interpersonal skills and the ability to create a supportive environment. The PCT position serves in 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 pro-op area
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Obtains vital signs
  • 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
  • Assists in paperwork (i.e. patient charts, etc.)
  • Checks email regularly to ensure proper communication throughout the facility
  • Works in a calm and orderly manner
  • Adheres to proper dress code
  • Additional duties as directed QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Experience in HIPPA and relaying of medical information
    • Understanding of healthcare systems and the service provider roles
    • Basic data entry skills using facilities computer system EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
      • High School Graduate; college preferred.
      • Minimum 2 years experience in clinical clerical role. BENEFITS:
        • Health Insurance with FREE Teladoc services
        • Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance
        • 401 (k)
        • Paid Time OffCOVID-19:
          • All new team members are required to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to start working. Newly hired team members who have only received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting work MUST agree to receive their second dose within the clinically recommended time frame after their employment. The only newly hired team members who are excused from this requirement are those with an approved religious or medical exemption and documentation must be provided.

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