Perioperative Technician/PCA - Same Day Surgery

DCH Health System - Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Title: Perioperative Technician/PCA - Same Day Surgery

Position: Provides personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: 12-hour shift

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Tuscaloosa

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse.
Measures and records intake and output.
Measures and records vital signs, O2 saturation, weight, height.
Positions patients; lifts and turns patients.
Applies/utilizes special equipment.
Assists in use of bedpan, urinal or commode.
Ambulates the patient.
Provides pre-operative and post-operative care.
Applies/removes anti-embolism stockings and SCD devices.
Removes foley catheters.
Performs perineal care and vaginal irrigations (non-sterile).
Administers sitz baths and non-medicated enemas.
Applies heat and cold treatments.
Provides care for the incontinent patient.
Performs skin care to the immobilized patient.
Removes saline locks and empties colostomy bags.
Collects, labels, and transports lab specimens.
Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.
Consistently performs basic care requirements such as rounding and responding to patient needs.
Coordinates unit functions to provide safe and smooth operations.
Adheres to cardiac monitor responsibilities.
Validates cardiac alarms and notifies staff of alarms and changes in cardiac rhythm.
Documents validation on the appropriate form.
Performs monitor count each shift to assure all monitors are present.
Transcribes orders and maintains medical records.
Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures cleanliness of equipment.
Applies safety principles when performing care.
Assists in performance improvement activities.
Maintains well organized and clean nursing unit.
Maintains statistics/logs as required by the unit Manager/Director.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Patient care experience
Clerical functions
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Communication skills
Ability to work in groups

Preferred Skills

Experience in a nursing program
Customer service experience
Computer software knowledge

Requirements

Experience: Approved previous experience in giving patient care or completion of in-service education classes required.

Education: High school education or equivalent required.

License & Certification:

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training

Schedule:

12-hour shift

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials.