What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREOP UNIT CLERK position at Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge Llc?
Position will be Monday - Friday 6AM - 2:30PM
The Preop Unit Clerk/Patient Care Technician will be responsible for all clerical duties and patient care technician duties surrounding and involving the Preop Department.
Responsibilities
- The clerk will be responsible for computer order entry on all perioperative patients, including but not limited to lab orders, MD activity orders, and other MD orders required for the care of the perioperative patient.
- The clerk will also be responsible for ordering supplies for the unit on a scheduled basis and when deemed necessary according to PAR supply levels and purchasing delivery schedule.
- Other clerk duties will include answering phones, patient call lights, directing visitors and family and be one of the first points of contact for patient and visitors.
- The clerk will assist in prepping charts and paperwork as needed for perioperative patients.
- The clerk will also assist in patient care technician duties including but not limited to clipping, cleaning, and prepping surgical sites, assisting patients to the restroom, moving stretchers, and preparing preop rooms for patient assignments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Previous hospital experience desirable
Certifications
Current AHA BLS certification