OB Tech

Patient Care Technician

This position provides routine patient care in order to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse this position selects and places instruments supplies and equipment for delivery procedures. This position also scrubs and provides surgical instruments sutures and other sterile supplies during Cesarean Sections.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
• Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and ensuring surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Passes instruments retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Participates in counting of sharps instruments and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.
• Collects patient specimens and data including vital signs input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice.
• Provides necessary supplies support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission transfer and discharge information progress notes and consent forms.
• Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patients record.
• Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used patient education materials.
• Maintains adequate levels of office dietary and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
• Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
• Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers.
• Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
• Current Alaska CNA licensure or graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in a hospital or physician office setting.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious organized and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or operating room experience. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.