PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (OR)

ANDREWS INSTITUTE ASC LLC•Gulf Breeze, FL

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patient care and satisfaction in the pre- and postoperative areas of the operating room. The role combines clerical responsibilities with direct patient assistance and helps coordinate patient flow to facilitate patients’ preparation for and recovery from surgery. The PCT works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is expected to provide compassionate, professional, and respectful support while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. The position is full-time and non-exempt (hourly). Andrews Institute ASC is a tobacco-free workplace and will not hire tobacco users.

Requirements

High school graduate; college education preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
BLS certification.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and raise objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist in moving patients.
Ability to stoop and bend at the knees and waist.
Frequent reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
Regularly handle, hold, finger, grasp, and turn objects.
Ability to perceive attributes of objects through touch, such as size, temperature, and shape.
Ability to hear and speak adequately to communicate effectively with staff and vendors.
Visual acuity sufficient to read instructions and orders.

Nice To Haves

College education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respect patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Become oriented to all surgical areas, including the Business Office.
Assist with bringing patients to the preoperative area.
Under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, obtain patients’ height, weight, BMI, vital signs, blood sugar, and EKG as ordered; instruct patients about preoperative urine pregnancy testing when applicable; assist patients with changing into surgical gowns and dressing after surgery; and shave surgical areas as ordered.
Clean stretchers and equipment between patients according to policy and procedure.
Know the locations of equipment, office supplies, and cleaning supplies.
Assist patients with using the bathroom and provide drinks or snacks postoperatively only.
Answer the telephone when staff are unavailable.
Assist with transporting patients upon discharge.
Assist with paperwork, including patient charts and discharge instructions.
Check email regularly to support communication throughout the facility.
Work in a calm and orderly manner and adhere to the proper dress code.
Perform additional duties as directed.
Communicate effectively and professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients, and visitors, interacting in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
Follow safety policies and procedures; report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and noncompliance to the safety officer or another designated person; and complete annual education requirements.
Remain current on applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, professional standards, and accreditation standards.
Submit required reports on time and develop, interpret, and recommend implementation of policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to ensure requirements are met.