PCT or CNA

Pinnacle Surgery Center Part Time Position. Main Function: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an integral member of the patient care team in the Pre-Op and PACU areas. This position collaborates with Registered Nurses and other healthcare team members to provide safe, high-quality patient care before and after surgical procedures. Duties, Responsibilities, and Competencies: Prepares units, patient rooms, and beds for admission or return of surgical patients in accordance with department policies. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient environment by removing unused supplies and equipment and ensuring furnishings are properly arranged. Performs delegated procedures, including obtaining and recording vital signs, measuring intake and output, recording weights, collecting specimens, and completing additional procedures as directed. Observes and reports any changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing personnel promptly. Documents all patient care activities accurately on appropriate charting forms.Responds to patient and family requests within five (5) minutes whenever possible. Explains care activities to patients and families, reports concerns to the RN, and refers clinical questions to appropriate nursing staff. Assists with preoperative and postoperative care, including patient positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating using proper body mechanics and special equipment as needed. Demonstrates the hospital’s mission, values, and customer service standards in all interactions. Applies principles of continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Maintains confidentiality of all patient, personnel, and organizational information in accordance with policy. Fosters a cooperative, respectful, and professional work environment. Uses appropriate communication and follows the chain of command when addressing issues or concerns. Incorporates age-appropriate and developmental considerations into all patient interactions.