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Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician Perioperative Services to join our team!
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.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Performs duties related to patient-specific needs for the ORs as directed by Physician, Nurse, Surgical Assistant Technologist/Technician. including 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. h) During turnover, assist with transport of completed case carts. i) Assist with room turnover and set-up cases. j) Complete point of care testing. k) Preparing and maintaining the operating room before, during, and after surgical procedures. l) Assisting patients with pre-operative preparations, including positioning. m) Adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room. n) Assisting in open sterile items for procedures]. 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 taking Rapid Turnovers down.
Performs the following procedures as directed: 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 during surgical procedures g) assists physician in examinations/procedures. h) collects laboratory specimens and sends them to the laboratory. Monitors/takes vital signs 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 personnel according to protocol. Prepares patient to be seen by Physician/providers. Assists Physician in examinations/procedures. May clean and prepare procedure room(s) between patients. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).
Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory.
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.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant certification program; or national Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic program/course with 6+ months experience as an EMT, CCT, or EMTP; or Nursing Student (RN) with completion of at least one year of clinical rotation, or graduate of an approved nursing program (LPN/RN).
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 Days.
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
General health care experience in acute care, long-term care or other settings preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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