Patient Care Technician

Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting healthcare personnel with basic patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical center. The PCT also aids in clerical duties including answering phones, preparing patient charts, and scanning paper medical records.

Essential Functions:
The PCT will assist in preparing patients for procedures/surgery in the preoperative area which includes identifying the patient and escorting them to their bay, having them get changed, instructing on the use of Sage wipe, applying EKG leads/BP cuff/pulse ox, taking and recording vital signs, performing pregnancy test, performing blood glucose test, applying pneumatic compression boots, and applying oxygen tubing.

• Assist in ambulating patients
• Performs E-faxing of operative records
• Scans paper medical records into EMR
• Escorts discharged patients from recovery to their vehicle
• Contains knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards as set forth in ASC’s policies and procedures
• Adheres to strict Universal Precautions and Blood-Borne Pathogens protocol
• Assists in maintaining a safe and aseptic environment for patient and staff
• Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) in accordance with Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Follow all United Medical policies, uphold professional standards, and perform work responsibilities in a manner that is respectful to others
• Perform other responsibilities as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Patient Care Technician Certification preferred
• Nursing Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Certification required if no PCT Certification
• Current BLS Certification preferred
• Previous ambulatory surgical experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians and other health care workers

PreOp/PACU Nurse

The primary role of the PACU/Pre-op Nurse is to provide continuity of care to meet individual patient needs. This role entails assuming responsibility and accountability of the patient with proper collaboration from other health care providers. The ability to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses an exceptional understanding of operating room processes, patient flow, patient care coordination, and physician relationships
• Strong professional, organizational, interpersonal skills and creative leadership in working with all levels of the organization, as well as patients and their families
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize tasks, and maintain control of work flow
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to surgical centers and patient care
• Skill in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Use, protect, and disclose patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Collaborate with staff and health care professionals to ensure customer satisfaction and shared goals are achieved.
• Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) in accordance with Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Follow all United Medical policies, uphold professional standards, and perform work responsibilities in a manner that is respectful to others
• Maintain consistent, reliable in-office attendance to foster a productive and collaborative work environment, enhance teamwork, ensure operational efficiency, and support patient interactions.
• Perform other duties as needed

Full-Time positions are available. We offer Monday - Friday shifts with NO weekends and NO holidays.

Preop can range from 5:00am-1:30pm and as late as 6:30am-3:00pm.
PACU can range from 7:30am-4:00pm and as late as 12:00pm-8:30pm.

• RN License in the State of Delaware
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS- possess/obtain within 3 months of hire
• 1 year direct experience in ambulatory surgery experience

Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:
The Surgical Technician is responsible for providing support to the surgeon during the operative procedure by passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field.

• Maintains proficiency and knowledge of surgeon’s needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or CSR role
• Processes and cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies
• Possesses knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques, actions and interactions
• Delivers care according to established organizational goals and objectives
• Maintains surgical instruments in good working condition
• Processes and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturer’s and AMII recommendations
• Replenish sterile supplies as needed
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, and storing supplies appropriately.
• Use, protect, and disclose patient’s protected health information (PHI) in accordance with Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Follow all United Medical policies, uphold professional standards, and perform work responsibilities in a manner that is respectful to others
• Perform other duties or projects as needed

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Walking (8-10) hours, standing (3-8) hours, bending and sitting (occasionally)
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry over 20 pounds as well as push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a fast paced, surgical center.

Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Organizational skills
• Communication literacy
• Goal Oriented
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multi-tasking

Required Education and Experience:

• Surgical Technologist: 1 year
• Surgical Technologist Certification
• BLS Certification