Patient Care Technician - Center for Orthopedic Surgery - Full time
About The Position
As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Associate performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Associate is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The Associate regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Associate assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Ability to read, speak, and write English
- BLS certified within six months of hire
- Six to nine months healthcare experience (patient care experience preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
- Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
- Assists patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care.
- Communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.
- Collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures.
- Documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
- Assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
- Works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
