Patient Care Tech Pre Op Pacu - United Surgical Partners International
ClearWater, FL
About the Job
Safety Harbor Surgery Center is now hiring a Patient Care Technician!
Safety Harbor Surgery Center provides first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a Patient Care Technician at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.
We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. Specialty areas include General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, and Urology.
DESCRIPTION
Assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
BENEFITS
Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off and life insurance.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred
- One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
- Patient Interviewing skills
- Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
- Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures
- Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation