What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Oxford Surgery Center?
JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under supervision, performs routine non-professional care; dresses patients; take and record vital signs; collect specimens and performs related patient care tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Accurately obtains vital signs and weights in a timely manner and reports to nurse.
- Enter vitals and times in computer
- Administers simple treatments and/or tests according to policy.
- Provides post procedure care to patients in an efficient and empathetic manner.
- Initiates patient care consistent with the nursing plan.
- Provides/assists patients with activities of daily care
- Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique at all times in caring for patients.
- Notifies the nurse of any changes in the patients’ condition in a timely manner.
- Take patients out in wheelchairs/walk them out
- Assist RN with holding babies
- Assist patients with getting dressed
- Stock Supplies
- Medical Records responsibilities
- Assist cleaning in beds
- Must be flexible with hours - available when schedule warrants until 5 pm or 6 pm in the evening
- Maintains a professional image at all times.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of a Certified Nurse Aid program
- At least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients preferred.
- Current Mississippi certification as Nursing Assistant, preferred.
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS certificate.
OTHER:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods.
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
- Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
