What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech position at Surgery Partners Brand?
Team-Oriented Environment: Work in a collaborative setting where everyone plays as important role in delivering top-notch patient care.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no holidays, nights, or weekends.
Lunch Provided: Enjoy meals in an amazing staff lounge.
JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs a variety of routine and delegated patient care services. These duties may include both direct and indirect care, based on the PCT's skill set, training, and the specific needs of the department. The PCT plays an integral role in supporting the patient care team and assisting in a fast-paced perioperative ambulatory surgical center.
The PCT helps ensure the comfort and safety of patients throughout their visit, with an emphasis on team collaboration and work-life balance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with patient care by performing tasks such as vital sign monitoring, rooming patients, and assisting with patient admissions. Collect patient specimens. Assist patients with mobility, including guiding them to the bathroom and helping get them to their vehicle. Ensure patient and family members comfort. Maintain a clean and well-organized environment to ensure a safe and comfortable atmosphere for patients. Facilitate patient flow within the center and assist with any required documentation or data collection. Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare staff to ensure coordinated care.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment, in the perioperative department. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Ability to work well under the supervision of a registered nurse and as part of a healthcare team. Prior experience of training in patient care, vital signs, or other healthcare support roles is preferred. Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal direct supervision.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of a Patient care tech program preferred and at least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients.
- Current American Heart Assn.
- BLS certificate Required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.