Patient Care Tech - Operating Room (1.0 Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing safe and effective patient care through tasks and support functions performed under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Patient Care Technicians may take on an expanded role by performing additional tasks and responsibilities delegated by their department. In the Operating Room, the technician safely transfers patients to and from the ED or inpatient units, assists with operating-room turnover after procedures, prioritizes tasks within their scope of responsibility, and demonstrates knowledge of room setup, supply stocking, and proper handling and logging of surgical specimens. The schedule is 0900–1730, Monday through Friday, with no call, weekend, or holiday work; scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Requirements

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Complete Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training and submit certification to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
Ability to provide safe and effective patient care.
Ability to remain focused in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks quickly.
Ability to demonstrate exemplary customer-service skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication and proper phone etiquette.
Ability to create a welcoming environment for healthcare team members.

Nice To Haves

Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program; or at least two years in a baccalaureate program; or one year in an Associate's Degree in Nursing program; or comparable education, training, and experience if a CNA or Health Support Professional program has not been successfully completed.

Responsibilities

Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers during handoffs and as needed.
Ensure that involved parties communicate necessary information to support the best possible patient outcomes.
Provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse by performing delegated tasks and support functions.
Observe and report changes in patient condition and pertinent information about patient or significant-other needs to the licensed nurse.
Communicate effectively and in an age-appropriate manner, recognizing nonverbal communication, fears, anxieties, and language or cultural barriers.
Document care accurately and in real time.
Protect patient privacy, including knocking on doors, closing curtains, and safeguarding patient information.
Respond to emergencies and life-threatening conditions within scope of practice.
Support changes in practice intended to improve performance.
Organize and prioritize daily work based on the needs of patients, families, and healthcare workers.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas.
Help identify quality-improvement opportunities and support practice changes intended to improve performance.
Recognize when priorities need to change and recommend and implement changes in coordination with a supervisor.
Follow Mercy safety guidelines, perform job-specific safety duties, and promptly report unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.
Safely transfer patients to and from the ED or inpatient units.
Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures.
Set up rooms, stock supplies, and properly handle and log surgical specimens.