Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perioperative nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who are undergoing a surgical procedure or procedure requiring anesthesia. Perioperative nursing incorporates the pre-procedure care, intra operative and acute post-operative care. PCT assists with perioperative nursing care. Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that he/she completes; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to assist providers and nursing personnel in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required
• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred
• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required
• First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistances with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicates pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation or setting in a timely manner.
• Promotes infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of patient rooms/departments.
• Obtains accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital sign and reports any changes to assigned nurse.
• Meets the needs of any patient in the department.
• Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.
• Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
• Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree