Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Endoscopy

Steward Health Care System • West Palm Beach, FL

3d

About The Position

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Picking of cases Provide assistance to RN and ORT/scrub in preparation of the operating room for surgical cases. Provides care to the peri-operative patient under the direct supervision of the OR RN Maintains operating room environmental standards according to recommended practices to ensure a safe, supportive environment for staff, medical staff and patient. Maintain good working relationship with surgical staff, sterile processing staff and surgeons. Maintains open communication with OR front desk as to flow of surgical cases. Takes initiative to keep up with OR schedule as to assist in quick efficient turnover of all surgical cases. Attends all AM and PM OR Huddles to keep apprised of changes, needs, etc. of the surgical cases. Assists with training of new staff Full Time, Days Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months. Position Summary The Patient Care Tech assists RN and ORT/scrub in room turnovers before, after, and end of day operative procedures. Organizes instrumentation and disposables for surgical procedure, ensuring all necessary supplies are assembled on the case cart prior to the procedure. Opens sterile supplies, instruments, and disposables, using sterile technique, in accordance with AORN Standards & Recommended Practices. Assist O.R. RN and ORT/scrub after case cleanup (i.e. mopping room, wiping horizontal surfaces, changing linen, discarding trash/used linen,) and stocking rooms, according to established PAR levels. Works in conjunction with RN as to equipment needed for next case. Takes call as needed. Assembles case carts daily, gathers, equipment, instrumentation and disposables from established/handwritten surgeon preference cards/pick lists. Works in conjunction with Sterile Processing Department to ensure instrument trays are available prior to any surgical case. Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• Education: Nursing Assistant Course, Basic knowledge of AORN standards.
• Experience: Minimum one year recent experience in OR materials management and/or SPD in an acute care hospital.
• Certification: Nursing Assistant Certification, Basic Life Support
• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.
• Must be independent in role, and autonomous in daily tasks; minimal supervision provided.
• Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• SPD or ORT certification.

Responsibilities

• Picking of cases
• Provide assistance to RN and ORT/scrub in preparation of the operating room for surgical cases.
• Provides care to the peri-operative patient under the direct supervision of the OR RN
• Maintains operating room environmental standards according to recommended practices to ensure a safe, supportive environment for staff, medical staff and patient.
• Maintain good working relationship with surgical staff, sterile processing staff and surgeons.
• Maintains open communication with OR front desk as to flow of surgical cases.
• Takes initiative to keep up with OR schedule as to assist in quick efficient turnover of all surgical cases.
• Attends all AM and PM OR Huddles to keep apprised of changes, needs, etc. of the surgical cases.
• Assists with training of new staff
• The Patient Care Tech assists RN and ORT/scrub in room turnovers before, after, and end of day operative procedures.
• Organizes instrumentation and disposables for surgical procedure, ensuring all necessary supplies are assembled on the case cart prior to the procedure.
• Opens sterile supplies, instruments, and disposables, using sterile technique, in accordance with AORN Standards & Recommended Practices.
• Assist O.R. RN and ORT/scrub after case cleanup (i.e. mopping room, wiping horizontal surfaces, changing linen, discarding trash/used linen,) and stocking rooms, according to established PAR levels.
• Works in conjunction with RN as to equipment needed for next case.
• Takes call as needed.
• Assembles case carts daily, gathers, equipment, instrumentation and disposables from established/handwritten surgeon preference cards/pick lists.
• Works in conjunction with Sterile Processing Department to ensure instrument trays are available prior to any surgical case.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees