Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician (Full-time) – Novi Surgery Center

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Works closely with patients, in conjunction with nurses and doctors. Responsible for cleaning and general maintenance of the clinical area. Duties include assisting in examination and treatment of patients, taking vital signs, recording information, and maintaining patient rooms in the pre-operative and post-operative area. Various other tasks may be assigned to promote a clean and productive environment for patients, their families and fellow employees.

• Employee will adhere to dress code, appearance is always neat and clean
• Employee will complete successfully all annual education requirements
• Employee will maintain all professional/regulatory requirements
• Employee will always maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Employee will report to work on time and as scheduled, and will complete work within the designated time
• Employee will wear identification while on duty
• Employee will use computerized punch time system correctly
• Employee will make best efforts to attend all staff meetings
• Employee will represent Novi Surgery Center in a positive and professional manner
• Employee will participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities
• Employee will comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Employee will communicate the mission, ethics and goals of Novi Surgery Center

• Employee should possess knowledge and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for practices set forth in the center’s policies
• Employee will adhere to strict Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogens protocol
• Employee will communicate with the Pre Op/PACU or Operating Room Nurse Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating their daily duties.
• Employee will identify the need to evaluate and revise policies and procedures as they affect patient care and/or the proper functioning of the unit with their supervisor.
• Employee must utilize work time effectively
• Employee will assist in operating room turnovers
• Employee will assist in putting away supply orders and stocking supply/operating rooms
• Employee will assist with supply outdates
• Employee will perform point of care testing
• Employee may cross train on:
• Use of C-arm
• Front desk reception
• Employee duties and tasks may be changed at the discretion of the Novi Surgery Center
• Employees are expected to complete basic assignments within a given timeframe and with minimal supervision
• Employee must have good knowledge of location of equipment and supplies
• Employee must keep all areas of the workspace clean and tidy
• Employee will be asked to clean and disinfect all furniture and equipment
• Employee may need to clean bodily fluids (such as blood, urine, or irrigation fluids etc.) from any affected surfaces
• Employee will restock blanket warmers
• Employee will restock linens and gowns in designated areas
• Employee will assist patients with urinals, bedpans, and emesis basins as needed
• Employee will assist in transporting patients between areas, and should understand the importance of assisting patients carefully, using wheelchairs and stretchers when appropriate
• Employee will perform general delivery service for the surgery center and run errands as needed
• Employee will check sharps containers throughout building and empty and replace as needed
• Employee will participate in the Quality Improvement process and activities including the areas of safety, infection control, adherence to guidelines for cleaning and decontamination of the center, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and OSHA standards and risk management
• Employee will need to demonstrate competency in performing tasks and in operating equipment on a regular basis
• Employee will regularly attend staff meetings and in-services

• Completion of a High School Diploma or GED required
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Current BLS certification (or within six months of hiring)
• Minimum of two years of work experience determined relevant…