Patient Care Tech - Same Day Surgery - Per Diem - Day/Evening

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Same Day Services Patient Care Technician is a caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for Same Day Services patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Same Day Services consists of the Preadmission Center and Same Day Surgery. The SDS-PCT provides care to the Same Day Services patient via coordinating reservations/scheduling, teaching, data collection and documentation, providing direct patient care assistance to the RN and MD, phlebotomy, and EKG. This is done in collaboration with other health care team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
CPR certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Previous nurses aid or clinical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviewing patient, collecting and documenting basic patient information/data, filling out necessary forms and records, and witnessing consents in a thorough, concise, timely manner.
Providing patient education as delineated (i.e. health care directives) and documenting.
Assisting the RN in providing direct patient care pre-admission, pre-procedure, and post-procedure as delegated. Observing patient and reporting any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN.
Performing tasks on the SDS-PCT Orientation and Skills Checklist adequately.
Calmly carrying out instructions in an emergency situation.
Demonstrating awareness of Patient Rights; treating patients/families with respect, dignity, and kindness.
Keeping all patient information confidential.
Consistently demonstrating the ability to adapt to change in workload/assignments.
Continually using time to maximize full potential and setting priorities.
Taking initiative to make improvements and resolve issues. Reporting any irregularities in routine that he/she feels need more evaluation and identification for problem solving to the Charge Nurse or Unit Director.
Seeking validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision-making, as necessary, and seeking guidance in areas of question. Seeking assistance when performing an unfamiliar procedure. Belonging to professional organization(s) and obtaining certification in field as appropriate.
Participating in teaching others; serving as preceptor for newly hired SDS-PCT.
Participating in development and attainment of Same Day Services goals. Demonstrating awareness of need for self-growth by assessing strengths and weaknesses and establishing written goals.
Following the attendance and punctuality policies of the Division of Nursing. Providing timely notification for absence or tardiness.
Assuming responsibility to attend mandatory inservices of the Arnot Health, Division of Nursing, and Unit.
Assuming responsibility for information shared in staff meetings.
Dressing professionally and appropriately for the position; wearing name tag visibly.
Functioning with an awareness of risk management and safety issues and reporting appropriately.
Following Arnot Health and Division of Nursing policy and procedure regarding infection control.
Participating in QI activities.
Demonstrating ability to use common sense and appropriate problem-solving techniques in interaction with other caregivers.
Communicating constructive ideas and being open to change. Demonstrating effective communication methods and skills, addressing issues in a positive and constructive manner.
Developing effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and their significant others.
Remaining flexible in staffing to provide coverage for Same Day Services.
Cross-training and floating to Same Day Services Units as appropriate and necessary.
Being familiar with and demonstrating Quality in Action principles and participating in the process as appropriate.
Being responsible for attending all mandatory annual educational programs as required by the position.
Understanding and demonstrating the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.