What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech- PACU position at United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)?
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kingsland has an immediate need for a full time Patient Care Tech- PACU to join the team! At Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kingsland, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Monday to Friday work schedule!
Off on weekends and holidays!
No call required!
We are now hiring a Patient Care Technician for PACU
This position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Provides for personal care, comfort and assists with safe, clean environment, maintains equipment and supplies.
Required Skills
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED.
One year of related healthcare experience.
Required License / Certifications
BLS Certificate
Required Skills
Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and proficiency of hospital information technology applications.
Essential Functions
Provides general nursing care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, transferring patients and assisting patients with ambulation.
Prepares patient bays, including stocking nurse server and room with anticipated patient care items.
Answers patient call lights, making rounds to assigned patients.
Assists with simple dressing changes, using Universal Precautions
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient needs assistance.
Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood-pressure, weight and intake-output.
Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards.
Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise notes, simple charting that reflects patient care given.
Performs patients surgical preps as directed by RN.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED.
One year of related healthcare experience.
Required License / Certifications
BLS Certificate
Required Skills
Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and proficiency of hospital information technology applications.
Essential Functions
Provides general nursing care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, transferring patients and assisting patients with ambulation.
Prepares patient bays, including stocking nurse server and room with anticipated patient care items.
Answers patient call lights, making rounds to assigned patients.
Assists with simple dressing changes, using Universal Precautions
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient needs assistance.
Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood-pressure, weight and intake-output.
Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards.
Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise notes, simple charting that reflects patient care given.
Performs patients surgical preps as directed by RN.
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