Patient Care Tech (PCT)

About the Role

Virginia Urology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support safe, efficient patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The role focuses on patient preparation, clinical support, and maintaining a safe care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and anesthesia with safely positioning patients
• Assist with cleaning and ensuring sterility of Operating Rooms, Pre-op bays, and PACU bays in accordance with Pre-Procedure Clean-up, Post Procedure Clean-up, and Terminal Cleaning policy
• Oversee appropriate inventory is stocked and readily available in Operating Rooms, patient care areas and supply rooms
• Put away equipment after case (lasers, microscopes, stirrups, etc.)
• Assist with turning over rooms to ensure timely turnover, including wiping all equipment and surfaces down in each OR room, bringing in equipment for the following case, removing waste, soiled linen, biohazard waste, and completing terminal cleaning of Operating Rooms
• Assist anesthesia in turning over the anesthesia machine for following case, including wiping down anesthesia machine, anesthesia cart, computer, keyboard, and connecting new circuit
• Transport specimens to the Pathology Department and to the 2nd floor lab in accordance with infection control guidelines and departmental policies
• Assist with transferring patients from stretcher to bed, bed to stretcher, and into/out of wheelchair
• Transport instruments to Central Sterile department for cleaning
• Share responsibility for patient safety at all times; maintain an environment free of obstacles and hazards that could result in injuries
• Restock warmer in the OR with clean blankets, gowns, saline, and water
• Report broken equipment to supervisor
• Replace sharps containers when ¾ full
• Attend continuing education including Safety, Infection Control, Disaster preparedness, code reviews, fire safety, IVCS and MH, radiation safety
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (or equivalent) required
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, physician practice, or similar setting
• Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately document in an electronic medical record
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Previous experience with patient transport, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with daily patient care activities
• Previous experience in perioperative services, pre-op, PACU, or an ambulatory surgery center

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull or transfer up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier patient transfers using appropriate equipment or team assistance
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and climb as necessary to provide patient care
• Use hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, including handling of medical equipment and documenting patient information
• Possess visual acuity, hearing and verbal communication abilities sufficient to observe patient conditions
• Frequently push and pull wheelchairs, stretchers, carts, and other patient care equipment
• May reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious material; required to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment

Schedule

Full-time position working 8:00a – 4:30p, Monday – Friday.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation range: $14.71/hour – $19.69/hour, based on experience
• Full benefits package including health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and personal development support
• Strong initiative, personal accountability, and ability to independently identify and execute improvement opportunities expected