Patient Care Tech

Physician Partners of America • Orlando, FL

17d

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician for our ambulatory surgery center, you will provide safe and effective patient care by transporting patients safely and efficiently while maintaining cleanliness. You will assist with operating room turnover, sterile processing, inventory, and supply maintenance. JOB DESCRIPTION Facilitate the transfer, positioning and transport of patients. Assist in overturning operating rooms between cases. Perform terminal cleaning of surgical area. Maintain sufficient supply levels, cleanliness and orderliness of all equipment and supplies. Answer phones. Assist with computer data entry.

Requirements

• One year patient care assistance in a nursing or environmental services environment.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employmentonline certification not acceptable.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center.
• Effective communicator-- appreciates and respects others’ needs, opinions, and concerns.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/public relations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community.
• Proficient computer skills- ability to accurately update and manage and healthcare record.
• Position hours are usually Monday thru Friday. 8:00am-5:00pm. Work hours may be subject to change, depending on surgery schedule.
• Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc.
• Personal protective equipment: Provided if necessary (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the transfer, positioning and transport of patients.
• Assist in overturning operating rooms between cases.
• Perform terminal cleaning of surgical area.
• Maintain sufficient supply levels, cleanliness and orderliness of all equipment and supplies.
• Answer phones.
• Assist with computer data entry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees