Come work for a dynamic ambulatory surgery center in suburban Philadelphia - Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends!

The Ambulatory Surgery Center at St. Mary is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant/Anesthesia Technician.

The Patient Care Assistant/Anesthesia Technician is responsible for supporting the throughput and efficient flow of patients throughout the pre- and post- operative care areas; as well as assisting with the turnover of anesthesia equipment and Operating Rooms in the operative suite.

Reports To: Director of Nursing, Executive Director

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• Experience in similar role and patient care setting preferred
• Able to multitask
• Attention to time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy of information
• Strong analytical, problem solving & organizational skills
• Requires team-oriented person with strong interpersonal and cross-functional working skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written, with all levels of management and external customers
• Able to work effectively manage time and work efficiently under time constraints while delivering results by critical deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical and medical terminology preferred
• Knowledge of general office procedures, such as copying, faxing, filing, and shredding
• Innovative and creative in the form of continuous improvement to internal processes
• Flexible and adaptable to change

OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURE

• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Patient contact

ACCESS

• Access to PHI is required for this role, adherence to HIPAA and compliance policies is required

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist nurses in all departments with patient transport as needed
• Assist patient discharge utilizing wheelchair
• Clean and remake stretchers, wipe monitors and cables between each patient
• Take refuse and linen to proper storage areas as needed
• Assure adequate linen supply for each area
• Restock supplies as needed in coordination with the Inventory Specialist
• Run errands as assigned
• Assist with cleaning anesthesia equipment in Operating Room following procedures
• Assist with cleaning, maintaining and packaging used anesthesia materials and equipment
• Coordinate with operative team to facilitate room turnover and patient throughput
• Demonstrate cooperative nature with physicians and nurses while responding to the needs of the patient
• Maintains consignment, conducts regular inventory
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Executes job tasks consistently with minimal error
• Conducts self in a way that is consistent with the content and intent of the Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate physical effort; ability to lift 10 lbs; prolonged sitting, moderate bending, reaching, standing, stooping; read, write and understand English, near visual acuity and color discrimination; ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor in all circumstances; ability to deal with difficult personalities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.