Patient Care Tech PRN

Job Details Job Location: Gramercy - HOUSTON, TX 77025 Position Type: Part Time Travel Percentage: None Job Category: Health Care LOCATION: 2855 Gramercy St. Houston, TX 77025 Position Summary Contributes to the organization by providing recovery assistance to patients and assisting patients with discharge. Other key responsibilities include housekeeping duties, assisting with stocking and placement of supplies, and providing (as needed) back‑up relief and support to the Administrative Assistant position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Communication and Patient Care Monitor patients vital signs (as may be required under the direction of nursing staff). Properly connect patients to oxygen machine, blood pressure machine, pulse ox monitor and ECG leads. Ensure that the recovery room / recovery restroom is suitable for patient recovery. Assist with transfers to the operating room. Assist patient in preparation for discharge as directed by nursing staff. Act as liaison between patient and patients family, or patients designated attending representative(s), for communicating patients need for discharge (patient pick‑up). As directed by nursing staff, escort patient (by wheelchair or by ambulation) to discharge area and assist patient with accessing applicable transport vehicle (for departing facility). Assist in preparing room (clean area) for subsequent cases. Observe universal precautions. Participate in Performance Improvement/Safety Program. Assist with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by nursing staff. Pull linen bags daily from PACU area. Change and wipe down bed after each patient. Change out cable from recovery to pre‑op. Remove / unplug oxygen from wall after each case. Restock: blankets; doctor caps in recovery area; doctor scrubs when scheduled for surgery; soda/juice/water and crackers. Make fresh coffee for family waiting area (check hourly). Ensuring coffee area is clean and well stocked at all times. Tuesday and Friday additional duties: change batteries on stretchers. Friday (or Thursday if closed on Friday) additional duties: gather all linen from men/women dressing rooms and recovery area; make sheet packs for stretchers; restock dressing room scrubs; lock unlocked doors. Perform other tasks and duties as directed by nursing staff, including, but not limited to, providing (as needed) back‑up relief and support to the Administrative Assistant position. Maintain patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family, or patient. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of exposure control plan. Hazards Bloodborne Pathogens Communicable Diseases Pressurized Cylinders Sharp Objects Moving Parts of Equipment Benefits Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC Holidays & Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Superior Benefits Package: Medical Dental 401(K) Free Life Insurance & LTD Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Certifications & Licenses: N/A Experience: One year experience in customer service or related field. Training in business office activities; medical / ophthalmology office experience preferred with knowledge of managed‑care issues. Competencies No specific competencies listed. #J-18808-Ljbffr