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 HOUSTON, TX 77025

POSITION SUMMARY Contributes to the organization by providing recovery assistance to patients; assist 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 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. Observes universal precautions. Participates in Performance Improvement/Safety Program. Assists 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. Restocking: 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 this hourly). Make sure coffee area is clean and well stocked at all time. Tuesday and Friday additional duties: Change batteries on stretchers. Friday (Thursday if we are 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 the unlocked doors. Performs 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. Must maintain patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family, or patient. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of exposure control plan. Potential Hazards Bloodborne Pathogens Communicable Diseases Pressurized Cylinders Sharp Objects Moving Parts of Equipment We Proudly Offer 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 High school diploma or equivalent 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Eye Associates