PACU Technician

Responsibilities

• Independently performs advanced patient care tasks as delegated by the RN, including but not limited to:
  • Intravenous (IV) line insertion and removal
  • Phlebotomy
  • Placing patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors
  • Bladder scanning
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Performing 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKG)
• Measures and documents blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration (TPRs), and height/weight
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the RN
• Documents requested information and reports observations, concerns, and patient needs 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 patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling while using proper technique and assistive devices
• Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including understanding principles of growth and development over the life span
• Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets information to identify age-specific needs, following departmental policies and procedures

Requirements

• Nurse Aide certification in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant (advanced training beyond high school)
• No prior experience required

Skills

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Physical lifting requirements:
  • 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; protective clothing must be worn as necessary
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.