Patient Care Technician

AMSURG collaborates with physicians and health systems across the country to provide and promote quality patient care. We are the nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operations management of ASCs that deliver high quality, high value, same-day surgical services with a superior patient experience. Launched in 1992 as an ASC industry pioneer, AMSURG is currently partnered with nearly 2,000 specialty physicians providing outpatient surgical services in more than 250 facilities in 34 states.

Amsurg's core values drive continual advancement and ingenuity across the enterprise :

Be Curious -embrace learning, seek out diversity of thought, listen openly, ask questions, and ask for feedback

Instill Trust -have the hard conversation, presume good intent, honor commitments, and do the right thing for patients and each other

Pursue Extraordinary -challenge the status quo, champion change, innovate and constantly aim higher

Care Deeply -serve patients, partners, communities, and each other with empathy, compassion, and respect

Embrace Teamwork -work cross-functionally, break down walls, develop others, be inclusive and unite to improve patient health

Inspire Joy -seek fulfillment and the joy of medicine, appreciate others, celebrate wins, and promote wellness and belonging.

Benefits :

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and long term disability at no cost to the employee, as it is 100% employer paid. This is through a HMO. A buy-up option is available for Medical insurance which allows you to elect additional coverage through a payroll deduction. Dependents can be added to medical, dental and vision coverage through an additional payroll deduction.

As a Registered Nurse at Digestive Health, you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide intra-operative care to patients. You will demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing and possess the skills and ability to provide top notch patient care.

Responsibilities :

Patient Care Technician (Willing to train, however, some medical background / experience is required)

Schedule : 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.

This is a high-volume surgery center, serving 30-40 patients a day.

Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics. May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of equipment. May transport escort patients in wheelchair. Assists with cleanliness of recovery room and with recovery room turnover.

Disinfect and make patient beds after discharge

Disinfect monitor cords, B / P cuffs, clip boards, and other accessories

Escort patients to car either ambulatory or via wheelchair

Assist patients to dress when needed

Put patient charts in order for nurses

Prepare pathology specimens for pick-up

Stock bedside cubicles with supplies including 02 and suction supplies.

Refill blanket warmer with blankets when needed

Refill refrigerator when needed

Add paper to printer (doctor printer) when needed

Discontinue IV's

Take patients off the monitors

Check charts for completeness (flag missed signatures ect), prior to charts leaving PACU area.

Assist with scanning paper medical records into computerized chart. Audit what is scanned in for completeness and accuracy, ensuring they were scanned into the correct patient chart

Any additional duties deemed necessary by Center Director or Assistant

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical background / experience required

BLS Certification

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement.

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.