Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Tech

Phoenix, Arizona Arizona Specialty Hospital Category Clinical Job ID 94605 Status Full-Time/Regular

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is Hiring a Patient Care Tech Full Time!

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is a specialty inpatient hospital which was established to set a new standard for excellence and patient satisfaction in the delivery of orthopedic and spinal surgery. Arizona Specialty Hospital provides excellent patient services and the highest level of care, with the overall goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in Maricopa County and beyond. Our singular focus is the state-of-the-art care of musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacement, spine surgery and other reconstructive procedures. Our mission is to provide first-class surgical services for the community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

The Patient Care Tech is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for helping our surgical patients through their inpatient stay, providing basic care needs, under the direction of a RN.
• Other general duties as needed by the Manager of the Pre-Op/PACU.
• Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Patient Interviewing skills
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

What We Offer

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Experience:

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED
• Previous CNA experience
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Current CPR certification
• Safe operation of wheel chair and ability to assist patients
• Knowledgeable in how to take vital signs, provide personal care and ambulate patients
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organization habits.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical demands include walking and standing, opening doors, carrying packages, helping patients to safely enter a vehicle.