Patient Care Technician (Part Time)

Illinois Sports Med & Ortho Surgery Ctr•Morton Grove, IL

5h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. Shift Type: Part time; minimum 24 hours per week The Patient Care Technician is responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting with maintaining patient flow, and performing other assigned duties to facilitate in preparing patients for admission and/or discharge within pre-op and the PACU. As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assisting Certification preferred.
Experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
A minimum of two (2) years experience working in a direct patient care clinical environment as a patient care technician, medical assistant or certified nursing assistant is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, rate, and percent.
Ability to communicate well and effectively present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods.
Ability to set priorities
Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.
Superior interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assisting Certification
Experience in an ambulatory surgery center
Ambulatory surgery center experience
Knowledge in medical terminology

Responsibilities

Obtains vital signs, assists with obtaining urine HCG results, Accu-Checks, and assists with all other clinical activities to prepare patients for admission or discharge as directed by a Registered Nurse (RN).
Assists in transporting patients to family members’ vehicles upon discharge. Assists with escorting patients and their family members throughout the facility as needed.
Stocks all pre-op rooms and PACU bays with all medical supplies and linens.
Monitors supplies maintained on dock and keeps all supplies neat and organized.
Maintains supplies and nutrition items in the PACU nutrition area.
Assists in preparing medical supply orders based on agreed upon par and reorder levels.
Cleans all carts for use in all clinical areas including pre-op, PACU, and OR.
Cleans all pre-op rooms and PACU bays in between patients.
Assists with removal of trash and dirty laundry.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.