Patient Care Attendant

Patient Care Attendant

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

Job Title: Patient Care Attendant Company: St. Louis Eye Surgery & Laser Center Location: Des Peres, MO

Perks:

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive base pay
• Employee discounts

Hours:

• Full-time
• Our office is open Monday-Friday from 5:30am-4:00pm. Your shifts will fall within these hours. You may have to work a little earlier and/or later as needed.

Position Summary

Serves as support personnel, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with established regulations for the practice of Medical Assistant, Federal, State, and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment. Identifies and reports to the supervisor any inventory/supply needs.

Performance Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. Above average organization skills.
• Interpersonal / Teamwork – Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Maintains a professional attitude. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Job Knowledge/Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
• Primary Job Duties – Assists in pre and post-op with vital signs. Cleans/disinfects and makes stretchers. Assists with patient transfers and discharges. Stocks/restocks supplies. Maintains par levels of supplies needed for patient care and notifies charge nurse of shortages. Maintains clean/dirty linen.
• Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal tardies and absences.

Education/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States

Language Skills/Computer Skills

• Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
• Proficient in English language

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to:

• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Regularly be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
• Regularly be able to pull/lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
• Regularly be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

Accident or Health Hazards

• Regular exposure to blood and body substances
• Exposure to needle sticks possible
• Blood-borne pathogen risk classification category #1
• Exposure to substances/chemicals i.e. alcohol, peroxide, bleach

Working Conditions

• Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including pre-operative/PACU areas, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
• May regularly be exposed to outside environment

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.