Patient Care Tech McKinney at Surgery Partners Careers

JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician (Part Time)ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Assists patient in ambulating from area to area throughout the Center as necessary.Has knowledge of different medical equipment used by the patient (wheelchair scooter cane oxygen apparatus) and assist patient as necessary.Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances at the direction of a nurse.Assists the patient in dressing and undressing for procedures as required.Assists patient to the restroom as needed.Assists in distributing post-operative nourishments.As assigned may perform approved tasks under the delegation of the Director of Nursing or Staff Nurse.Carries out safety measures to prevent patient from harming him/herself or others.Maintains regulatory agency requirements policies procedures and standards as trained and pertains to job duties.Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with coworkers.Disinfect and prepare surgical stretchers countertops other equipment as stated in the infection control program for the Center.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Approaches patient in a kind gentle and friendly manner.Responds to patients inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.Takes appropriate actions in notifying the nursing staff of concerns for patient care.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial cultural ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.Protects patients sensitivities and right to privacy.Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.Documentation of any conversation pertains to patient care in the medical record to meet current standards policies and proceduresUtilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; does not waste time.Actively participates in the Centers job safety and illness prevention program its inservice education program and its quality assurance program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES)Education/Certification/Licensure:Previous experience preferred but not requiredCurrent BLS or must obtain within 90 days of employment then must maintain BLS certification.Behavioral Skills:Strong organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to identify problems and recommend solutionsAbility to develop and maintain department quality assuranceAbility to apply and modify the principles of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.Other Requirements:Knowledge of organizational policies regulations and procedures to administer patient care.Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot a variety of medical equipment and instruments to assist nurses with patient care.Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergent situationsAbility to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person via phone and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians management and peers.Benefits:401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force DiversityOur organizationis 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 our organizationiscommitted 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. Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1