Patient Care Tech

Position Details

Department : PCH-SE | Amb Surgery Center

Location : Mesa

Shift : Mon, Wed, Thu, Days, 6am-3pm

Category : Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting # : 982224

Employee Type : PRN

Position Summary

Posting Note : This position will support the East Valley Surgery Center (5131 Southern Ave, Mesa). We are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hours can fluctuate with start times as early as 0600 and end time around 1400. PRN requirements are scheduled for at least one day per week with some weeks additional opportunities to work. Our surgical case volume is incredibly variable and some weeks the PRNs might be canceled and other weeks there will be opportunities to pick up additional shifts. Duties include checking patients in a preop, assisting in PACU turnovers, assisting in the ORs with turnovers and stocking.

This position will perform a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
• Assists in performance of a variety of related tasks and functions as needed.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
• Reviews and reinforces with patient / family education of basic technical procedures, activities / safety of daily living to ensure understanding.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

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Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

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