ASC Perioperative Care Technician - Alliance

The Spine Team Texas ASC Perioperative Care Tech assists the medical staff team during the entire patient process. The PCT will be responsible or providing staff support in the Pre-Op, OR and PACU areas as well as providing assistance as assigned to the clinical staff in the ASC. This position must maintain active communication regarding patient status/progress with health team members and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Spine Team Texas. The ASC PCT reports directly to the ASC Nurse Manager.

Organizational Expectations

In order for Spine Team Texas to meet the goals expressed through the company mission statement, it is imperative that all employees possess the following attributes:

1. Knowledge - The blending of job related education, skills and experience.

2. Quantity - Level of satisfactory output generated in position per unit time.

3. Accuracy - Absence of errors.

4. Judgment - Capacity to make reasonable decisions.

5. Innovation - Imagination and creativity used to better position.

6. Appearance & Habits - Personal habits, grooming, uniform/clothing.

7. Orderliness - Organization of the individual's work and work area.

8. Courtesy - Respect for feelings of others. Politeness on the job.

9. Cooperation - Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.

10. Initiative - Voluntary starting projects. Attempting non-routine jobs and tasks.

11. Reliability - Dependability and trustworthiness.

12. Perseverance - Steadfast pursuit of job objectives when faced with unexpected obstacles.

13. Stability - Even temperament. Acceptance of unavoidable tension and pressure.

14. Alertness - Ability to quickly understand new information and situations.

15. Professionalism - Professional actions, communications and attitude.

16. Team work - Ability to work in a team for the betterment of staff, patients and the company.

17. Observance - Observance of Company policies and procedures.

18. Attendance - Consistent adherence to work schedule.

Customer Service

All Spine Team Texas employees are required to maintain a high level of customer service at all times. Employees must always speak in a kind, courteous and professional manner when dealing with a patient/customer or co-worker. Employees are required to fulfill the Spine Team Texas mission of "Offering an Unparalleled Patient Experience". All employees must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and positive attitude. Professionalism is to be maintained at all times.

Team Concept

Spine Team Texas was founded on a team concept approach. To build and enhance the team, each employee must contribute positive interaction, promote value and be a "team player" not only for their unit or department but for Spine Team Texas as a whole.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Requires extensive mobility: walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to sit or stand for extended or long periods of time. Pushing, pulling and lifting of equipment and/or patients. Requires mental alertness and accuracy for decision making. Requires ability to speak, hear and to identify and distinguish colors. Use of hands to reach, grasp, use fine finger movements and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Repetitive motion required for extensive use of computers. Good visual acuity. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Current BLS certification (or completion within 30 days of hire date. Excellent organization ability. Possess the ability to plan and execute work projects. Possess the ability to work productively, either independently or with other individuals. Proficient in communicating the English language both written and verbally.

Required skills

Knowledge in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, aseptic technique and maintenance and care of equipment.

Leadership Capabilities

Job Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the ASC PCT to assist all clinical and non-clinical staff within the ASC as assigned. Routine assignment in the clinical area will be, but will not be limited to cleaning/disinfection of patient bays according to policy, preparation of patient stretchers, removing soiled & used linen or full linen hampers from the clinical area, assembly of patient admission packs, removing patient IV catheters, daily documentation of temperatures in required areas.

It is the responsibility of the PCT to stock supplies and to maintain a clean environment in all areas to include the waiting room.

Maintaining a clean environment will include but not be limited to monitoring clinical areas for cleanliness and being proactive to remedy (i.e. debris on counters or floors, overflowing trash and /or linen bins).

The PCT will transport patients in, out or within the facility as requested by clinical staff in a manner specified by clinical staff (e.g. wheelchair, pedis or stretcher).

Other duties and responsibilities may be required and assigned by the ASC Nurse Manager or the clinical staff.

Functional Demands

Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care. Interacts with professional staff, patients, families, visitors, fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment. Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved.

Competency/Skills

Satisfactorily complete all mandatory training and competencies within the first 90 days of employment. Excellent attendance required. Willing to work extra hours as needed.

Equipment

All operating room instrumentation, video equipment, poser equipment, laser and smoke evaluators, microscopes or beds, sterilization equipment, clinical equipment used for patient care, including, but not limited to suction equipment, stretchers, blanket and fluid warmers. Office equipment, i.e. computers, copy machines, telephones, public address system, postage machine and fax machine.