PACU TECH (Surgery)

Schedule M-F day shift. Typical hours 6:30-3pm start and end times may vary based on volume. Will consider splitting an 8 hour shift into 4 or 6 hour blocks if able to work additional days to cover needs. Tuesday and Friday are typically the high volume days but other days are subject to change.

Pay Range

• Independently performs more advanced patient care tasks as delegated by the RN which may include but not be limited to intravenous (IV) line insertion and removal phlebotomy placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors bladder scanning blood glucose and performing a 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG).
• Measures and documents blood pressures TPRs (temperature pulse respiration) and height/weight. Promptly communicates observations concerns and needs of the patient to the RN.
• Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations concerns and needs of the patient to the RN.
• Collects urine stool and sputum specimens as requested.
• Maintains and orders stock for the nursing area; cleans equipment and work areas.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while continuously utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.

• No experience required.

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical electrical chemical and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program