Patient Care Technician-PACU- Methodist West

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

· Assists with simple procedures such as transfer and positioning of patients.

· Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.

· Verifies patient identification on name band and chart, using two patient identifiers - name and birthdate.

· Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

· Routinely restocks supplies in the department, change out linen, cleans transport carts.

· Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.

· Assures all specimens are labeled in accordance with standards, prior to transport.

· Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

· Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

· Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.

Departmental Support

· Performs routine cleaning on equipment.

· Assists in department cleaning and storing of supplies and linen.

· Assists in patient care under the direct supervision of the RN

· Performs tasks as delegated by team members.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of ASPAN, AORN, AAMI, HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within designated time frame.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

· This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Must be at least 16 years of age

Certified Nursing Assistant (75 hours)

High School graduate/equivalent or in a high school/equivalent program

Experience:

Previous healthcare experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.