Perioperative Technician/Pca

Job summary
Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurseAssists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing station activitiesPerforms basic care requirements and coordinates unit functions
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Provide personal care services as assigned by the nurse• Measure and record intake, output, vital signs, weight, height• Assist with patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of special equipment• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care• Perform various patient care tasks such as applying/removing stocking and devices, catheter removal, perineal care, etc.• Perform blood sugars, cardiac monitoring, oxygen equipment setup, feeding, specimen collection• Accurately document care provided• Coordinate unit functions to ensure safe operations• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment and nursing unit• Participate in performance improvement activities
Requirements
• Previous experience in patient care or completion of in-service education• Previous experience in clerical functions or completion of in-service education• High school education or equivalent• Preferred candidates with patient care experience, nursing program enrollment, or customer service experience• Computer and/or software knowledge or experience• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English