Patient Care Tech - OR Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 158569)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Patient Care Technician Perioperative Services plays a vital role in assisting the surgical team ensuring patient safety and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Provides direct patient care in Preop Operating Room and PACU supporting surgical procedures and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure smooth operations.Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical staff/providers. Assists nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection phlebotomy intravenous (IV) catheter insertion electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to the care of patient-specific needs for the ORs as directed by Physician Nurse Surgical Assistant Technologist/Technician including but not limited to: a) Assisting with transport and safe transfer of patients on/off O.R. table b) Application of SCD sleeves. c) Retrieving medications from satellite pharmacy d) Checking case carts for completion e) Working with the lead nurse(s) to ensure supplies are available f) Retrieving and assisting staff with positioning devices equipment and/or supplies g) Assisting with transport of blood and blood products and other items in a safe manner.
• Performs duties related to the care of patient-specific needs for the ORs as directed by Physician Nurse Surgical Assistant Technologist/Technician including but not limited to: h) During turnover assist with transport of completed case carts. i) Assist with room turnover and set up for cases. j) Complete point of care testing as needed. k) Preparing and maintaining the operating room before during and after surgical procedures. l) Assisting patients with pre-operative preparations including positioning under the direction of the RN ST or SA. m) Adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Performs duties related to the care of patient-specific needs for the ORs as directed by Physician Nurse Surgical Assistant Technologist/Technician including but not limited to: n) Assisting in open sterile items for procedures under the direction of the RN ST or SA. o) Ensuring the availability and proper functioning of equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures. p) Cleaning and/or disposition of equipment. q) Assisting with patient transfer to recovery rooms or other designated areas. r) Responding promptly to emergent situations and following established protocols. s) Picking up instruments from SPD or take Rapid Turnovers down as needed.
• Performs the following procedures as directed by the nurse or physician: a) blood glucose monitoring utilizing a glucometer b) phlebotomy (patient blood draws) c) IV/PRN adapter insertion d) Discontinuance of foley catheters e) simple dressing changes f) starts/manages IV's during surgical procedures (Perioperative Services Only) g) assists physician in examinations/procedures. h) collects laboratory specimens e.g. urine stool sputum etc. and sends them to the laboratory.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.
• Monitors/takes vital signs e.g. temperature pulse oximeter readings weight etc. and records them in the patient chart. Monitors and responds to patient's call light assisting patient directly or referring the need to a more appropriate staff member.
• Reports observations/changes in patient status to the appropriate nursing and/or medical personnel according to specific department protocol.
• Prepares patient to be seen by Physician/providers. Assists Physician in examinations/procedures. Collects laboratory specimens e.g. 24 hour urine stool sputum etc. and sends them to the laboratory. May clean and prepare procedure room(s) between patients.
• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) including but not limited to: positioning/escorting answering patient signal light feeding bathing etc
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Notifies appropriate personnel as needed.
• Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory etc. as required.
• Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required.
• Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms.
• Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required or
• Completion of a national Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic program/course with at least six months or more experience as an EMT CCT or EMTP required or
• Nursing Student (RN Program) with completion of at least one year of clinical rotation or a graduate of an approved nursing program (LPN or RN) required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required
• General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic math knowledge
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills preferred.